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LD59 BCF

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 BCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 96,097 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 96,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2025 90,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 85,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 85,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,484 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))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 30 Dec 2022 74,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 worn close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,117 miles

slight play/wear in rear anti-roll bar drop links not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r sidelight 1 of 2 not working

o/s/r tyre punctured.

slight play/wear in rear anti-roll bar drop links not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,450 miles

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar drop links not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 52,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar drop links not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,722 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 45,722 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,073 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,119 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall,but no cords expose

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,822 miles

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

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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LD59 BCF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LD59 BCF, 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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LD59 BCF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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