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GN59 BGF

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,064 mi
Last recorded153,064 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 BGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 153,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust fumes leaking from manifold area under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Pressure pipes blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine coolant level low

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Corrosion to front subframe

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Non structural cross member bolt loose

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very worn and over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Corrosion to all rear suspension arms and subframe

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 149,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 149,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 148,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 145,169 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 142,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,423 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 116,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,999 miles

both front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

both front tyres wearing thin.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,062 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,319 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GN59 BGF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GN59 BGF, 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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GN59 BGF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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