CarVerify

Free Car Check

KT59 UYL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,901 mi
Last recorded52,901 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 UYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,531 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,278 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,250 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre tread cracking Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,754 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slight cracking, scuffing on nsf tyre side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,644 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,563 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KT59 UYL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KT59 UYL, 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

How do I check the history of KT59 UYL?

You can check the full history of KT59 UYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KT59 UYL registered?

KT59 UYL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is KT59 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT59 UYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT59 UYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KT59 UYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.