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BK59 BGY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,663 mi
Last recorded126,663 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 BGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,059 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 104,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 85,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,767 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,767 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre badly out of shape

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 BGY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK59 BGY registered?

BK59 BGY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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