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BG09 HKJ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,464 mi
Last recorded76,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 HKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 76,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,920 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 75,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 74,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 72,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 72,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 70,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 68,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,691 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,260 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2014 35,694 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,541 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 28,541 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 21,807 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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BG09 HKJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG09 HKJ, 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 BG09 HKJ registered?

BG09 HKJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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