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RV59 OAY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,384 mi
Last recorded117,384 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 OAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,429 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,617 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,836 miles

Nearside Front marker lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,242 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,662 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,927 miles

Nearside headlamp intensity slightly reduced

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,349 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 67,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,766 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,717 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,660 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,537 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,145 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 OAY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

RV59 OAY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is RV59 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 OAY 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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