2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AG09 HBA

The Volvo V50 presents an ambiguous roadworthiness position as of the most recent test on 27 August 2021 at 142,505 miles. The DVSA record shows a failed test and a passed test on the very same date and mileage, with no defects logged against either outcome. This contradictory pairing prevents a stable maintenance trend from being established. The absence of recorded advisories or faults gives no evidence of worsening condition, yet the failed result cannot be dismissed as a clerical artefact without physical verification. At approximately 17 years old, the car carries 142,505 miles, equating to roughly 8,383 miles per year. That annual average sits within typical bounds for the model age. The record supplies only a single dated snapshot from August 2021. No earlier or later entries appear, so no rapid accumulation or prolonged standing can be inferred from the data provided. The clean defect list at that point suggests either light mechanical intervention or a test regime that omitted advisory capture. A buyer must physically confirm why the August 2021 test produced both a fail and a pass with zero defects noted. Request the original test centre documentation to isolate the failure trigger. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear for fatigue not captured in the record. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be checked, as 2009-era Volvos are prone to underbody deterioration unseen in a defect-free certificate. The same-day pass implies the car may have been retested immediately after a minor rectification. Without the failure reason, assume nothing about previous owner diligence. Prioritise a third-party inspection of binding calipers, exhaust emissions, and tyre tread depth before purchase.