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RK59 WAO

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,088 miles

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack slight weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 117,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack slight weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,136 miles

Both rear tyres are going out of shape on the inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside rear upper and lower radius arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside rear upper and lower radius arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 109,136 miles

Both rear tyres are going out of shape on the inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside rear upper and lower radius arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside rear upper and lower radius arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 100,836 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,042 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,140 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lamp slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,744 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,557 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 WAO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

RK59 WAO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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