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RK09 OWV

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,550 mi
Last recorded181,550 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,550 miles

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2019 168,658 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 163,260 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 163,259 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 152,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,510 miles

small cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 116,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,982 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 OWV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OWV, 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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RK09 OWV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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