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LS06 KJS

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 KJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 125,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 120,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 111,721 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,615 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres worn on edges

O/S/R tyre cut on sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose not secured properly

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front position lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sun strip fitted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 4 Sep 2020 75,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield insecure above rear subframe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose not secured properly

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front position lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sun strip fitted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer corroded / splitting

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sun strip fitted to the windscreen but the drivers view is not significantly affected

Pass 3 May 2019 58,156 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 58,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,606 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2017 52,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre worn edges/perished

o/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

Fail 9 May 2017 52,100 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) insecure pad damaged (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s h/lamp beam pattern poor

o/s front tyre worn edges/perished

o/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

rear tyres worn edges/ n/s out of shape

Pass 9 May 2016 49,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2015 47,717 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2015 47,717 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 46,155 miles

sills have covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,457 miles

offside rear upper sidelight inop

Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear upper sidelight inop

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,824 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 25,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LS06 KJS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS06 KJS, 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 LS06 KJS registered?

LS06 KJS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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