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RE59 MPO

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 MPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,613 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 100,062 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,522 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,422 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,801 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,075 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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RE59 MPO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RE59 MPO, 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 RE59 MPO registered?

RE59 MPO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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The MOT history for RE59 MPO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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