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K99 SWH

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,010 mi
Last recorded147,010 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 SWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 147,010 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats folded and dog guard fitted, safety belts not tested.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 145,170 miles

Rear seats folded and dog guard fitted, rear safety belts not tested.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 142,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 140,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 138,842 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 138,831 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,061 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 135,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,132 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,961 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres out of shape

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,890 miles

N/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread stepped.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 51,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread stepped.

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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K99 SWH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K99 SWH, 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

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What year was K99 SWH registered?

K99 SWH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is K99 SWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K99 SWH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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