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AO59 RKU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,273 mi
Last recorded146,273 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 RKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 146,273 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 144,480 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily scrubbed on sidewall and cracked in tread groove

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread groove

Pass 29 Jan 2019 125,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner edge - 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner edge - 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and perished in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,314 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,737 miles

Nearside Rear slight roughness to wheel bearing

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

condensation in nearside and offside side repeater

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,993 miles

both front wearing inner edge/tyres

emissions to clean to register

screen chipped r/h corner

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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AO59 RKU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO59 RKU, 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 AO59 RKU registered?

AO59 RKU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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