2009 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · CY59 FOT

The Volvo V50 presents a currently roadworthy status following the most recent DVSA test on 26 February 2025 at 148,448 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. Records show a failed test on the same date in February 2025 and another on 21 March 2022, both at 119,615 and 148,448 miles respectively, yet neither listed any defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical concerns. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 17 year old car, averaging roughly 8,732 miles per year against the 148,448 miles recorded. The test on 20 June 2023 at 128,292 miles and the March 2022 entry at 119,615 miles show steady annual use of around 8,700 miles, with a jump to 148,448 by February 2025 reflecting about 20,000 miles in roughly 20 months. The sparse but clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs across the lifespan. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not capture incipient wear. The twin same day fail and pass entries in 2022 and 2025 suggest the keeper rectified minor non mechanical issues promptly, implying reasonable care, but corrosion on sills and subframes should be checked given the vehicle's 2009 build year. No recurring mechanical faults emerge from the dataset, so serious structural or drivetrain risk is not indicated by the official record. Focus the viewing on underbody rust, tyre sidewall condition, and handbrake travel to confirm the clean MOT history reflects true roadworthiness.