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RK59 WDU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,272 mi
Last recorded138,272 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 138,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 127,807 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,700 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,260 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,753 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,027 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 19,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,165 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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 WDU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU registered?

RK59 WDU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is RK59 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 WDU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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