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HY59 KTO

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,657 mi
Last recorded78,657 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 KTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,657 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front intercooler hose slight blow

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive above axle suspect pat fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge wear/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge wear/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 61,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge wear/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge wear/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,663 miles

Small deepcut in tread of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,546 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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HY59 KTO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY59 KTO, 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 HY59 KTO registered?

HY59 KTO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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