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RE59 KYU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,061 mi
Last recorded182,061 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 KYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 182,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in n/s/f steering arm drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower radiator metal bracket has heavy corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 15 Jan 2026 182,019 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in n/s/f steering arm drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower radiator metal bracket has heavy corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Jan 2025 177,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel neering stop

vehicle underside/structure corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 177,679 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel neering stop

vehicle underside/structure corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 173,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever is nearing stop and may require adjustment

n/s/r reflector has slight damage

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 15 Jan 2024 173,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever is nearing stop and may require adjustment

n/s/r reflector has slight damage

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Jan 2023 169,510 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,814 miles

Nearside Rear reflector lens cracked

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 18 Jan 2022 164,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Feb 2021 161,054 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 161,048 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 150,686 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 150,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 136,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,411 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,506 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,770 miles

advise screw in nearside rear tyre

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 KYU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE59 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

RE59 KYU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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