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BJ59 FLB

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 63,705 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 63,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 46,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 44,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,398 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,238 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 FLB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ59 FLB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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