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BK59 YUR

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,280 mi
Last recorded153,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 153,280 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 153,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2020 146,457 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,249 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 123,429 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/weak - recommend replace

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge on legal limit - recommend replace

Offside Front outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear lower main arm outer bush deteriorating/getting weak

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge- bold in places - recommend replace

both rear lower control arms inner/outer bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,429 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/weak - recommend replace

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge on legal limit - recommend replace

Offside Front outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear lower main arm outer bush deteriorating/getting weak

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge- bold in places - recommend replace

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear lower control arms inner/outer bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,856 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,933 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,577 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 47,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,710 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 YUR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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