CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU59 RZK

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 137,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system outer layer poor/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and signs of cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and signs of cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 137,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjustment? (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system outer layer poor/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and signs of cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and signs of cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition heavy cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system outer layer corroded.

metal power steering pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,506 miles

exhaust system outer layer poor/corroded.

metal power steering pipe heavily corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,447 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

exhaust outer layer rusty.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,816 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,816 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,255 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,473 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 76,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,076 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,500 miles

ALL tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

BOTH rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

BOTH rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,857 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU59 RZK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 AU59 RZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU59 RZK?

You can check the full history of AU59 RZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU59 RZK registered?

AU59 RZK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AU59 RZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 RZK shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU59 RZK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU59 RZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.