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KU59 DUA

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,919 mi
Last recorded167,919 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 DUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 167,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 167,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 157,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Close To Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 148,494 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 129,631 miles

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

slight blow from injector

Fail 2 Sep 2021 129,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight blow from injector

Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 110,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 104,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,463 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,669 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 69,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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KU59 DUA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black 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 KU59 DUA, 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 KU59 DUA registered?

KU59 DUA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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