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RJ09 OPN

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 85,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,866 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,677 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,077 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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RJ09 OPN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RJ09 OPN, 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 RJ09 OPN registered?

RJ09 OPN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is RJ09 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 OPN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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