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BJ59 SVV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,790 mi
Last recorded180,790 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 SVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 180,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 177,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 172,611 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Headlamp malfunction on dash, all lights working

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 172,609 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Headlamp malfunction on dash, all lights working

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 151,027 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 151,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,952 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 119,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 107,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,939 miles

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

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

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 SVV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

BJ59 SVV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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