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RK09 OSE

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

42,854 mi
Last recorded42,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 42,854 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 41,592 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 41,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 39,877 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 37,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 33,938 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,111 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 30,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,809 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,487 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,625 miles

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

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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RK09 OSE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 RK09 OSE, 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 RK09 OSE registered?

RK09 OSE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is RK09 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 OSE 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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