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GV58 BWM

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,956 mi
Last recorded59,956 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 59,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,650 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 38,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,919 miles

Engine service now message on.

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

Fuel filter housing cable tied into position, lose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in unwanted movement.

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in unwanted movement

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

Rear wiper split.

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Stop lamps stay on intermittently (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,808 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,746 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres aged 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 31,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 29,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,349 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 23,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 14,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 14,857 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 11,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 8,893 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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GV58 BWM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel 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 GV58 BWM, 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 GV58 BWM registered?

GV58 BWM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is GV58 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 BWM 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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