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RK09 UYM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

181,113 mi
Last recorded181,113 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 181,113 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 181,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 174,957 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 171,250 miles

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

complete instrument panel failure when doors opened

Fail 12 Apr 2024 171,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

complete instrument panel failure when doors opened

Pass 11 Apr 2023 163,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 163,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 156,706 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 142,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 142,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,287 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,515 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 89,514 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,617 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,785 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic sill panels 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 UYM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

RK09 UYM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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