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GV59 BVK

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 BVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 66,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 66,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 61,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 61,462 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 55,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2023 55,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2022 52,235 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 49,187 miles

Offside Front wheel corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2021 49,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread very unevenly worn, tyre structure delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel corroding

Pass 29 Dec 2020 45,878 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 40,388 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 40,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2.5mm aswell (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to outer sidewall, cut beyond service limit

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 32,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cut in outer sidewall of tyre NOT to cords

Offside Front cut in outer sidewall of tyre NOT to cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,519 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,861 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 24,554 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GV59 BVK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV59 BVK, 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 GV59 BVK registered?

GV59 BVK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is GV59 BVK safe to buy?

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