CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK59 OLG

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,735 mi
Last recorded104,735 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,000 miles

Center rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition/ Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front rad support bracket heavily corroded but still supporting components

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,271 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + deep cuts + inner edge distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,689 miles

Central Rear center box corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,158 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,632 miles

Rear no.plate faded but readable

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,975 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK59 OLG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OLG, 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

How do I check the history of RK59 OLG?

You can check the full history of RK59 OLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK59 OLG registered?

RK59 OLG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is RK59 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 OLG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK59 OLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK59 OLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.