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BK09 UEC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 UEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 144,354 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 144,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 139,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,761 miles

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

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 129,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,993 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,849 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 117,481 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 106,608 miles

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

condition of rear exhaust box

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 106,608 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

condition of rear exhaust box

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,408 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

tyre wear on o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,408 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine and under covers fitted

tyre wear on o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,696 miles

condition of rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,696 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,160 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 70,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,116 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,116 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,553 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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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BK09 UEC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK09 UEC, 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 UEC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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