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BK59 VNV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 136,894 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 123,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,539 miles

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

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

advis hand brake travel

Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

advis hand brake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,536 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,064 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 76,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,113 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,113 miles

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

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,850 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage but not through to cords

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not through to cords

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 33,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre strting to perish between tread

offside rear tyre starting to perish betwwen tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,240 miles

Slight cut to o/s/r tyre

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 VNV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 BK59 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

BK59 VNV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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