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BF59 FBN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,659 mi
Last recorded148,659 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 148,659 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 142,171 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 134,661 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 ***Nearly Through to Cords*** 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 134,661 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***Nearly Through to Cords*** 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 126,804 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 126,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,925 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 118,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,190 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,858 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear trailing arm lower link bushes perished

Slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,858 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear trailing arm lower link bushes perished

Slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,144 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,031 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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BF59 FBN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FBN, 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 BF59 FBN registered?

BF59 FBN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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