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KY09 DHN

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,022 mi
Last recorded138,022 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 DHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,022 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 136,188 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,174 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector seals (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,509 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,272 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,137 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 108,041 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav mount and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working unit in mirror smashed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,682 miles

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

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside. Also devoid of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Nearside and Offside tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,487 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 30,837 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 30,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 25,425 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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KY09 DHN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 KY09 DHN, 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 KY09 DHN registered?

KY09 DHN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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