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RK59 WBX

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,044 mi
Last recorded169,044 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 169,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 162,651 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 156,447 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 156,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 150,020 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 150,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 142,159 miles

Offside Rear Upper non obligatory position lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2021 135,465 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2021 135,465 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,412 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 129,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,129 miles

both front lower arm rear most bushes worn

both front tyres wearing to 2-3 mm

slight fluid stain around brake master cylinder

Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

engine pans

rear brake discs worn

zero smoke

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,928 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Low Inner Edge 205 50 17 93W Goodyear

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,928 miles

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

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Nearside Front Tyre On Legal Limit 1.6mm 205 50 17 93W Michelin Extra Load

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Very Close To Legal Limit On 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Low Inner Edge 205 50 17 93W Goodyear

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,964 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,742 miles

rear no plate marked

front tyres on limit on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,353 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,882 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,405 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 WBX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

RK59 WBX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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