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RE59 KVC

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,743 mi
Last recorded126,743 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 KVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 126,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

handbrake lever has some travel

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,709 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))

handbrake lever has some travel

Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,659 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

heat shield loose

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 May 2022 120,726 miles

Handbrake requires slight adjustment due to travel

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,681 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 112,681 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,605 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,308 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,112 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,108 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,021 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

tested in wet conditions

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 48,021 miles

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

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

tested in wet conditions

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

slight wear to front brake discs

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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RE59 KVC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE59 KVC, 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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RE59 KVC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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