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RK59 OMZ

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,116 mi
Last recorded142,116 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 142,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 141,925 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Pat fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Not clipped in (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 137,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,976 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 126,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 124,875 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,065 miles

Rear seat belts not tested.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,787 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 99,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,537 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 OMZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

RK59 OMZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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