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PK59 KYG

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,693 mi
Last recorded54,693 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 KYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 40,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,913 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 26,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 26,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 26,531 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 26,531 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,585 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 25,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 22,612 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 20,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on ns tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,799 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,921 miles

service lamp on dash

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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PK59 KYG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK59 KYG, 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 PK59 KYG registered?

PK59 KYG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is PK59 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK59 KYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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