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BK59 BGO

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

244,494 mi
Last recorded244,494 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 BGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 244,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 221,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight fluid leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust box corroded, rear exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front wiper slightly smearing

under-tray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 221,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight fluid leak (6.1.8 (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))

centre exhaust box corroded, rear exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front wiper slightly smearing

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 207,097 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 207,097 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 193,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 179,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 160,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 143,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 123,663 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,673 miles

brake disc's all round are starting to undercut and pads are wearing down

nearside rear indicator discolouring

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat being fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 BGO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK59 BGO, 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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BK59 BGO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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