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KV59 HPA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,822 mi
Last recorded130,822 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 HPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 130,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,419 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 122,419 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,143 miles

Central Front Lower Chip

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly damage, but still prevent dirt come in

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure Mount slightly corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,924 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,830 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 101,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,484 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low emissions

Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,484 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ( 205/50/17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low emissions

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

wiper slight smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,710 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread deteriorated 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder/damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,855 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,523 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....

N/S REAR TYRE WORN 2mm TREAD DEPTH IN CENTRE BAND....

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,924 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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KV59 HPA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV59 HPA, 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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KV59 HPA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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