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BJ09 LFA

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,306 mi
Last recorded43,306 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 LFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,829 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,169 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 40,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 37,041 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 33,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 29,962 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 24,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 21,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 21,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,331 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 14,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 13,800 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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BJ09 LFA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ09 LFA, 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 BJ09 LFA registered?

BJ09 LFA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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