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SV09 ZKN

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ZKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 166,675 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 163,732 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 163,728 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 159,353 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 153,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 146,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 146,680 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,041 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,842 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,198 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 78,074 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 78,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,133 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,133 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SV09 ZKN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV09 ZKN, 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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SV09 ZKN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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