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RK09 RZX

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,829 mi
Last recorded149,829 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 149,829 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 149,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,642 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 143,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 136,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 136,653 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 128,679 miles

Slight bind on off side rear brake

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,894 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 109,892 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Near side indicator damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,797 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,515 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Service light on

Suspect inner brake pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2013 40,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,115 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 RZX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

RK09 RZX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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