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BU59 DGY

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,490 mi
Last recorded135,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 135,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure.. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,083 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 134,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 131,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,299 miles

Rear both tyre's worn on inner

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,777 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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BU59 DGY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU59 DGY, 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 BU59 DGY registered?

BU59 DGY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is BU59 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 DGY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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