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RK59 WFC

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,417 mi
Last recorded184,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 184,417 miles

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

nearside wind screen cracked

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 31 May 2022 184,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost worn through inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing link pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside wind screen cracked

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 May 2021 178,509 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 178,509 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 169,645 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 169,645 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,959 miles

Damage to windscreen

Rear exhaust box has a minor leak of gases

Pass 2 Sep 2016 155,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 155,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 127,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage to the nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,061 miles

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WFC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

RK59 WFC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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