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P400 KJS

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,283 mi
Last recorded147,283 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 KJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 147,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 140,230 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 134,049 miles

Engine running rough, message on dash "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT"

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 134,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine running rough, message on dash "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT"

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 129,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2020 118,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,905 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,088 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 96,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,454 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 83,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in o/s front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,177 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 205/50/17 worn badly on inner edge below normal service standard, close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre 205/50/17 starting to wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

exhaust emissions to clean to obtain gas test reading

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 60,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P400 KJS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P400 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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P400 KJS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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