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BF59 FBE

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,170 mi
Last recorded149,170 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 149,170 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2024 136,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 126,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 123,928 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2022 123,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 119,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,900 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,012 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 94,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 69,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

brake fluid low

bumper damage to offside front and rear bumpers

nearside front and nearside rear wheels have slight buckles in rims

slight smearing on offside front wiper blade

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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BF59 FBE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF59 FBE, 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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BF59 FBE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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