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RV59 OAL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 OAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm but wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm but wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,531 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,642 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,641 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 67,232 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,628 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre treads wearing smooth on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Offside Rear bulb out

Rear brake pads look on low side ?

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,185 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,661 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,176 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,179 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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RV59 OAL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV59 OAL, 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 RV59 OAL registered?

RV59 OAL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is RV59 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 OAL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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