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KY09 EOD

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,308 mi
Last recorded151,308 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 EOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,308 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 146,113 miles

hand brake close to no reserve in the mot rollers

Fail 27 Mar 2025 146,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/r drop link has snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/r drop link has snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake close to no reserve in the mot rollers

Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 135,267 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 135,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2021 125,279 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2020 124,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 123,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,037 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,940 miles

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tread wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,623 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall showing cords..[ 205/50W17 ]

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,307 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall to cords. ( 205/50W17 )

Fail 11 Mar 2013 78,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EOD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EOD, 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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KY09 EOD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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