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BG58 UJE

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

236,895 mi
Last recorded236,895 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 236,895 miles

Coolant bottle leaking

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing on outside edge

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake backing plates corroded

Rear Exhaust heatshield becoming insecure

Rear Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing on inside edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 223,621 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle damaged ()

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 211,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 197,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 185,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel has slight damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 185,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel has slight damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 173,469 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 173,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox has corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 163,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 155,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 147,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 139,118 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 139,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,003 miles

Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 134,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2013 124,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 121,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,181 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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BG58 UJE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG58 UJE, 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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BG58 UJE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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