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BK59 AVD

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 AVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 146,555 miles

Centre brake light inop (not sure if it wired in)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield noy fully secure

Fail 31 Mar 2026 146,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light inop (not sure if it wired in)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield noy fully secure

Pass 4 Apr 2025 131,173 miles

Centre stop light inop(not sure if it is wired in

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack or pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 131,171 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Centre stop light inop(not sure if it is wired in

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack or pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,862 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,450 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,841 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 94,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,574 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,845 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,843 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,046 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,139 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,290 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,219 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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BK59 AVD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK59 AVD, 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 BK59 AVD registered?

BK59 AVD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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