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YR59 KBX

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,763 mi
Last recorded130,763 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 KBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 114,646 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 114,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Front Under-tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 103,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Front Under-tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Slight noise from N/Rear brake when brakes applied

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,665 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,656 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired Inner pad fitted to outer part of caliper housing (3.5.1n)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,163 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed inner edges. O/S/F tyre low on tread

Fail 3 Oct 2015 83,163 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbed inner edges. O/S/F tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2013 57,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,381 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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YR59 KBX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR59 KBX, 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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YR59 KBX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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