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PN59 RWJ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,919 mi
Last recorded191,919 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 191,919 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 191,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 187,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 181,919 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 181,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 168,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 155,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 102,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,712 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,821 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper sidelight bulb inop.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,060 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 51,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,346 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,384 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly on inside sidewalls

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

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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PN59 RWJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN59 RWJ, 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 PN59 RWJ registered?

PN59 RWJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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