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L90 KEV

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 KEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,296 miles

Coolant leak ( small hole in coolant tank )

Fail 7 Jul 2026 130,279 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak ( small hole in coolant tank )

Pass 21 Jul 2025 126,729 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Jul 2025 126,657 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 113,737 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,734 miles

Both drive shaft inner boots slight damage.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft boot slight damage.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,577 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 31,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2013 24,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,009 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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L90 KEV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L90 KEV, 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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L90 KEV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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