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KR59 LWJ

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,353 mi
Last recorded158,353 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 LWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 158,353 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 148,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen osf

Pass 3 Nov 2023 140,854 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 134,116 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,632 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,431 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 102,044 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive EOLYS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 101,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive EOLYS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,050 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 93,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

offside rear tyre worn low at inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

front under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle

nearside front tyre beginning to wear at inner edge

offside front tyre worn at inner edge/has outer sidewall damage

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 12,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 12,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KR59 LWJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KR59 LWJ, 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 KR59 LWJ registered?

KR59 LWJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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