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BV59 BXH

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 145,501 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 145,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 138,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 138,941 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,377 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,078 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,078 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,061 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,206 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,437 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2012 36,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner 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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BV59 BXH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV59 BXH, 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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What year was BV59 BXH registered?

BV59 BXH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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