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RK59 VDO

2009 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,918 miles

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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,139 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,055 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,785 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 49,785 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 30,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 22,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 VDO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VDO, 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

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What year was RK59 VDO registered?

RK59 VDO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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