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RK59 OLM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,978 mi
Last recorded71,978 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,978 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Exhaust system and hangers corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 69,320 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,883 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 58,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,901 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,226 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,627 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,358 miles

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

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

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 OLM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

RK59 OLM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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