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RF58 MDZ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,276 mi
Last recorded170,276 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 MDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 170,276 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 170,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 169,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 158,813 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 158,739 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,608 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 144,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,312 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 129,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,680 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 115,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,535 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 104,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,853 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,175 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,172 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,586 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,130 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 49,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,888 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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RF58 MDZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF58 MDZ, 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 RF58 MDZ registered?

RF58 MDZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2009.

Is RF58 MDZ safe to buy?

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