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T29 KSL

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,570 mi
Last recorded101,570 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 KSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 101,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 90,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 87,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 87,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 83,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 78,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 71,972 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

hand brake has slight reverse travel

Fail 22 May 2018 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

hand brake has slight reverse travel

Pass 2 May 2017 65,675 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 65,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 59,450 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 51,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 37,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 37,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 30,527 miles

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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T29 KSL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 T29 KSL, 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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T29 KSL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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