CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG59 BVJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 BVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 111,412 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 111,141 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Plate 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 108,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 106,081 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,047 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.51 Plate value (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,035 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,546 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,353 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 95,334 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,699 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wiper smear windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,527 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 63,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,886 miles

advise nearside front day running lamp not working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,200 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG59 BVJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG59 BVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG59 BVJ?

You can check the full history of LG59 BVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG59 BVJ registered?

LG59 BVJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LG59 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 BVJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG59 BVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG59 BVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.