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KN59 OZJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,387 mi
Last recorded133,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 OZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 133,387 miles

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

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

small oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

tyre size 205/50/17

Fail 1 Jun 2026 133,385 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

small oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

tyre size 205/50/17

Pass 2 Jun 2025 127,382 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 127,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,978 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn /deteriorating

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2023 116,652 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

rear lower gearbox mount deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

rear lower gearbox mount deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,051 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bushes separating/weakening - some movement

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,278 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,671 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,171 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 73,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,493 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,072 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,699 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 52,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,772 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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KN59 OZJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KN59 OZJ, 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 KN59 OZJ registered?

KN59 OZJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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