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HY59 KUB

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,729 mi
Last recorded150,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 150,729 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 150,728 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover/undertray fitted

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2025 147,045 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for potential corrosion and damage

Under engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2024 142,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 142,569 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 138,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2022 133,156 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2021 128,708 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2021 128,701 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))

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,707 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a stone chip

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2020 125,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a stone chip

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,305 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,554 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,214 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,650 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 KUB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUB, 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 KUB registered?

HY59 KUB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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