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RK09 OVF

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 118,281 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 118,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,636 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake effort lower than nearside.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 112,123 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,663 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 108,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 106,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,035 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,165 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,165 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,713 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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,713 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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RK09 OVF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK09 OVF registered?

RK09 OVF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is RK09 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 OVF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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