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SV59 TKU

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,220 mi
Last recorded185,220 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 TKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 185,220 miles

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

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

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

Radiator support bracket very badly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 185,220 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Radiator support bracket very badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 176,616 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 176,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 174,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 170,360 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 170,360 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 31 Aug 2021 155,831 miles

warning message on dash,reduced engine performance

Fail 25 Aug 2021 155,826 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

warning message on dash,reduced engine performance

Pass 7 Sep 2020 149,572 miles

Engine sill & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 149,572 miles

Engine sill & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 136,382 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 136,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,932 miles

off side rear tyre, inner edge deformed

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,554 miles

Both rear tyres have s;ightly deformer tread patterns

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

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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SV59 TKU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV59 TKU, 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 SV59 TKU registered?

SV59 TKU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SV59 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 TKU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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