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RK59 OJW

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,256 mi
Last recorded189,256 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 189,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 181,671 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres worn uneven going bold inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2020 175,016 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

engine oil leak

high level brake lamp slightly dim

rear indicators starting to fade in colour

rear tyres some wear inner edges

slight judder/fluctuation nearside front footbrake

some wear to discs

windscreen chipped

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jul 2019 169,566 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

high level brake light dim

slight wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2018 161,336 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes wearing

corrosion lips to front discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Sep 2017 152,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 152,364 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,436 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 144,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,955 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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RK59 OJW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK59 OJW, 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 RK59 OJW registered?

RK59 OJW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for RK59 OJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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