2009 VOLVO V502.5L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2009 VOLVO V50 is a Petrol vehicle with a 2521cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 161,859.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2521cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2009 Volvo V50 (V50 UTP) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2023 to October 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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Common Problems: VOLVO V50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Tailgate wiring and latch faults(Moderate)
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on diesels(Moderate)
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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