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KR09 UBB

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,710 mi
Last recorded181,710 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 UBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 181,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 178,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 173,232 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 173,232 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 169,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 159,852 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 152,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 4 May 2018 152,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,243 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 140,243 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,084 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 132,084 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 119,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,380 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 88,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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KR09 UBB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KR09 UBB, 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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KR09 UBB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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