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BG59 YYA

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,454 mi
Last recorded130,454 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 130,454 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 124,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 116,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,698 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre distorted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside rear tyre distorted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,279 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,676 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,814 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 42,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 34,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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BG59 YYA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG59 YYA, 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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BG59 YYA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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