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BN59 WLD

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,635 mi
Last recorded158,635 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 158,635 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

OIL SUMP DENTED

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 158,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ANTI SKID SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATING

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

OIL SUMP DENTED

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 153,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 147,719 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 139,788 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 139,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,124 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 117,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cords showing in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

engine undertray broken and loose

exhaust heat shield damaged and rattling

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,323 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,314 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,838 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,473 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 WLD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN59 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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