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BH59 GMH

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,161 mi
Last recorded189,161 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH59 GMH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 189,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 186,175 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 184,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 184,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 181,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 178,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 175,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 175,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 169,581 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 169,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 152,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,592 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 117,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn down on inner of tread

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear tyres wearing low and have cuts

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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BH59 GMH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BH59 GMH, 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 BH59 GMH registered?

BH59 GMH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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