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PN59 RWK

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,001 mi
Last recorded134,001 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 RWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,001 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2025 134,001 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,353 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 127,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,661 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 121,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 114,365 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 114,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,645 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Pass 31 Dec 2019 90,963 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,923 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,552 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,308 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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PN59 RWK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RWK, 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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PN59 RWK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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