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BJ59 FKY

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,065 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,505 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 98,458 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,709 miles

High travel on parking brake lever but has reserve

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 97,697 miles

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

High travel on parking brake lever but has reserve

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,880 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,875 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,610 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,893 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,594 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,857 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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BJ59 FKY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ59 FKY, 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 BJ59 FKY registered?

BJ59 FKY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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