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BV09 DCZ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,916 mi
Last recorded157,916 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 157,916 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 157,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Drivers side wing mirror broken and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 144,074 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 144,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,590 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 128,307 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing insecure bearings exposed (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,543 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jan 2018 112,543 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,140 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2017 111,140 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,224 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,277 miles

small cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall.not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,764 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing casing

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 DCZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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