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HN59 RXK

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,793 mi
Last recorded92,793 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 RXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,966 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 86,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 failed at 1.87 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,997 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 77,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 74,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,084 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre.

Pass 24 May 2016 34,377 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 34,376 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 17,711 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,288 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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HN59 RXK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 HN59 RXK, 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 HN59 RXK registered?

HN59 RXK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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