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BV09 BLF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,699 mi
Last recorded83,699 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,424 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 64,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 60,600 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tape on both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn and distorted on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,496 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing/misshapen on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,496 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing/misshapen on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2017 52,318 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly misshapen inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 52,318 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly misshapen inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,106 miles

n/s o/s tyres wearing inner edges. centre tread approx. 3.5mm

Pass 12 May 2015 43,504 miles

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

slight kerb damage to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 26,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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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BV09 BLF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV09 BLF, 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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BV09 BLF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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