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BK59 VNY

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 159,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 152,740 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 152,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,668 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 132,345 miles

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

both front tyres tread low inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2021 122,938 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2021 122,938 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides inner tie missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,432 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 120,427 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,050 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,856 miles

Front advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 63,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,793 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,859 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 51,859 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,019 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BK59 VNY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

BK59 VNY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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