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RO59 MWL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,216 mi
Last recorded145,216 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 MWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 145,216 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Dip Beam Light Intensity Reduced

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low

Pass 21 May 2025 135,474 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 May 2025 135,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 114,416 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 102,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened stay arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp light slightly reduced

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 56,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,088 miles

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

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

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

chips in screen

Fail 9 Oct 2015 48,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chips in screen

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Fail 30 Sep 2014 40,020 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,245 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 26,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RO59 MWL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO59 MWL, 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 RO59 MWL registered?

RO59 MWL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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