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BU59 DJV

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,416 mi
Last recorded182,416 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 182,416 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 168,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 168,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 154,982 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 142,760 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 137,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 137,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,153 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 127,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long travel hand brake lever

Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 63,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,107 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 50,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 49,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DJV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BU59 DJV, 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 DJV registered?

BU59 DJV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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