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BJ59 GXG

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

122,893 mi
Last recorded122,893 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,273 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 116,577 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 113,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,847 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,321 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,257 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,290 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,336 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 GXG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red 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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

BJ59 GXG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 GXG 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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