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HJ59 RWU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 RWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,894 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,312 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 55,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,285 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,548 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 37,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,882 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,309 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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HJ59 RWU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ59 RWU, 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 HJ59 RWU registered?

HJ59 RWU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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