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BK59 WWZ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,805 mi
Last recorded151,805 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 151,805 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer walls

Fail 23 Sep 2022 151,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rubber deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer walls

Pass 9 Jun 2021 145,841 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 145,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2020 138,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,800 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 131,019 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 130,912 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,rear most, (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,392 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 115,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,847 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EMMISIONS TO HIGH TO PASS TEST

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,710 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 WWZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WWZ, 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 WWZ registered?

BK59 WWZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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