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CU59 BVT

2009 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 BVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,768 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,165 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 21 Feb 2024 70,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,534 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,496 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 65,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,122 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,385 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,546 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,468 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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CU59 BVT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU59 BVT, 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 CU59 BVT registered?

CU59 BVT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is CU59 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 BVT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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