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RK59 WBE

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,343 mi
Last recorded163,343 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 163,343 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 163,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 156,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 148,564 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 148,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 144,751 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 144,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 135,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 123,848 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 123,848 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Cover Was Glued to Bumper Preventing Operation (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Side Light N/W

Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Side Light N/W

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 38,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,306 miles

Cuts/splits in nearside rear tyre

creaking noise when steering operated, recommend further attention.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,073 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 WBE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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