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BK09 NYG

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,559 mi
Last recorded149,559 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 NYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 149,559 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 30 May 2025 149,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Undertray loose

Pass 28 May 2024 142,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 134,157 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protective rubber BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 120,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 106,336 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 96,901 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 96,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 84,002 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 73,053 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 73,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2017 60,987 miles

All 4 tyres 'running off' on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Fail 8 May 2017 60,935 miles

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

All 4 tyres 'running off' on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 19 May 2016 52,899 miles

Front Both front wishbones , rear bushes worn

Pass 27 May 2015 45,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,357 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 May 2013 30,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BK09 NYG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 BK09 NYG, 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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BK09 NYG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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