MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated.
both front tyres wearing thin.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GN59 BGF registered?
GN59 BGF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.
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