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BV09 BRF

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,444 mi
Last recorded177,444 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 177,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 176,634 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 176,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 175,814 miles

Central Front Lower radiator support heavily corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 175,812 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower radiator support heavily corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level below minimum. topped up prior to test

Pass 5 May 2022 174,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 173,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 167,191 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 153,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 120,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 109,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

slight wear to front tyres on inside edge

Fail 16 May 2016 109,910 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

slight wear to front tyres on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2015 106,103 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 106,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 99,923 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 99,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 85,399 miles

child seat fitted to n.s.r (belt not inspected)

o.s.r tyre low tread

Fail 9 May 2013 85,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o.s.r tyre low tread

child seat fitted to n.s.r (belt not inspected)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,193 miles

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

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 BRF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV09 BRF, 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 BRF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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