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BG58 UWO

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,317 mi
Last recorded131,317 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 131,317 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heatshield loose

Wipers smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,185 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 130,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,063 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine has a misfire

Fail 7 Mar 2019 117,033 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine has a misfire

Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,520 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 73,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,858 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,863 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UWO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG58 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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