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BV09 BNO

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,557 mi
Last recorded156,557 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 156,557 miles

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

Front Radiator mount corroded and likely to become detached reducing structural integrity

Fail 9 Apr 2025 156,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Front Radiator mount corroded and likely to become detached reducing structural integrity

Pass 22 Feb 2024 150,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,226 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 138,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 112,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,190 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 93,190 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,117 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 40,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,937 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge 205/50/17

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 BNO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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