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DK59 KYH

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,794 mi
Last recorded130,794 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 KYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 130,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,626 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 110,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,942 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,043 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,807 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,953 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,123 miles

cut n/s/f tyre side wall

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes starting to spilt

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 36,485 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,283 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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DK59 KYH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK59 KYH, 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 DK59 KYH registered?

DK59 KYH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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