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BN59 SNU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,879 mi
Last recorded43,879 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 43,879 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 33,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 33,619 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 27,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 27,004 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2022 25,551 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 25,551 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 23,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,969 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,695 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 SNU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 SNU registered?

BN59 SNU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BN59 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 SNU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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