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RE59 KYA

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,070 mi
Last recorded198,070 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 KYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 198,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 173,773 miles

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

Front undertray obscuring view.

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

engine oil leak.

front exhaust flexi and flange corroded/weak.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,395 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 152,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,467 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 4mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r outer pad lower than others

Fail 26 Nov 2020 134,467 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/r anti roll bar link adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 4mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r outer pad lower than others

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 106,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,822 miles

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,073 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. n/s/f (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,627 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,810 miles

two child seats rear not able to check seat belts

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,602 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge distorted

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 KYA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYA, 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 RE59 KYA registered?

RE59 KYA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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