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RK09 OSP

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,271 mi
Last recorded137,271 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 132,698 miles

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2023 132,688 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Looks like cylinder 4 fuel injector is very wet with fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 May 2022 116,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,500 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,759 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,041 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 29,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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 OSP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK09 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

RK09 OSP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is RK09 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 OSP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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