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K3 UNG

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,948 mi
Last recorded47,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 UNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,948 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 46,808 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,221 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,844 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 41,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Badly perished and about to break. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 40,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reduced lighting output from lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 40,885 miles

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Brake pedal going to floor when brakes applied. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Brake pedal going to floor when brakes applied. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reduced lighting output from lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin freont and rear pads look low unable to see inner pads . recommend wheel off check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 35,464 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,274 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 35,274 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,524 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 29,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,301 miles

Front pads getting low

Front wipers worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 25,299 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front pads getting low

Front wipers worn

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,262 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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K3 UNG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K3 UNG, 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 K3 UNG registered?

K3 UNG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is K3 UNG safe to buy?

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