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BN59 WLG

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,637 mi
Last recorded95,637 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 95,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,411 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 69,582 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,206 miles

Central Rear very small leak from fuel additive tank

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,076 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 65,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,555 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 60,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WLG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WLG, 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 BN59 WLG registered?

BN59 WLG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is BN59 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 WLG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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