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BF09 XYS

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,143 mi
Last recorded220,143 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 220,143 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 220,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 202,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 202,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 182,946 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 182,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 163,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,189 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 78,053 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,768 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BF09 XYS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF09 XYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF09 XYS registered?

BF09 XYS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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