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BV09 DFU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,849 mi
Last recorded144,849 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,849 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 136,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,268 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 108,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,603 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,212 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,359 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s head lamp has slight kick up to o/s

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2018 85,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s head lamp has slight kick up to o/s

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,158 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,482 miles

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 DFU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 DFU registered?

BV09 DFU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is BV09 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 DFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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