2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CV09 HVR

The Volvo V50 passed its most recent MOT on 9 August 2022 at 208,602 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the maintenance trend broadly stable across the available history. The single failure on 5 August 2021 at 188,590 miles was overturned by a pass five days later at 188,902 miles, also with no defects logged, so no mechanical fault was ever confirmed on the record. At roughly 17 years old the car shows 208,602 miles, an average of about 12,271 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained commuter or business use rather than occasional weekend driving. The gap between the August 2021 pass at 188,902 miles and the August 2022 pass at 208,602 miles covers only 19,700 miles, a normal annual spread. The record is sparse, with just three entries and no advisories, so it offers little insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion. Given the clean test outcomes and absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. High mileage on a 2009 chassis raises the risk of worn suspension arms, tired dampers, and exhaust system degradation not captured by a pass with no defects. The August 2021 failure with no defects recorded suggests an administrative or minor non-mechanical issue rather than owner neglect of major components. The lack of advisories across all tests means previous keepers likely addressed wear items quietly, but at 208,602 miles the drivetrain and subframe should be checked for fatigue.