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BN59 PNL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,549 mi
Last recorded144,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 PNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 144,549 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 144,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,460 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 132,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 117,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 107,642 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,795 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 94V Cross climate (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 94V Cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,222 miles

Unable to see brakes

Fail 30 Aug 2018 69,220 miles

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

Unable to see brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,943 miles

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

Unable to see front or rear brake pads.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,304 miles

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,304 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,232 miles

emmision to low to record

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,906 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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BN59 PNL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN59 PNL, 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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BN59 PNL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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