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RK09 OSZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,857 mi
Last recorded147,857 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 146,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 143,627 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyres- distorted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,947 miles

gouge in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

gouge in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,892 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,714 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 31,732 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OSZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

RK09 OSZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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