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BF09 XYU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,466 mi
Last recorded151,466 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 151,466 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner + outer wear

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front Inner edge wear

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust leak rear box

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 103,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,041 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,028 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,028 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

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 XYU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

BF09 XYU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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