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BF59 XDU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,522 mi
Last recorded137,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 137,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,947 miles

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

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

Rear Rear Suspension Rusty.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,419 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,654 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 128,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Replace blown bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 121,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracking in the tread pattern on the outer shoulder .

Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,856 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 104,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb, incorrectly fitted to base. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 102,446 miles

emission too clean

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,426 miles

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

cuts in sidewalls of both front & n/s/r tyres

n/s/f & both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,471 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 XDU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF59 XDU, 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 XDU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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