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RE59 RVK

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,985 mi
Last recorded39,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 RVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,733 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 39,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,283 miles

All alloy wheels are out of shape

Fail 23 Jan 2023 39,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All alloy wheels are out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both have dents on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 39,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both have dents on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 38,425 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, on tread area, 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 38,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, on tread area, 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S and N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread area (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 34,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 34,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 29,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,535 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 23,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 23,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 20,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RVK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 RVK registered?

RE59 RVK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is RE59 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 RVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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