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BV09 DBY

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,958 mi
Last recorded132,958 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,958 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,620 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 127,617 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 108,471 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 108,470 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhuast rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 90,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 79,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 49,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions temp not reached

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,275 miles

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

advise offside front tyre wearing on very inside edge

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 DBY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DBY, 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 DBY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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