2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · FE09 OMK
2009 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2009. Recorded mileage 200,472 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1997cc
FE09 OMK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 200,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FE09 OMK Mileage History
- 27/02/201229,183 mi
- 27/02/201340,060 mi+10,877 mi
- 27/02/201340,064 mi+4 mi
- 26/09/201345,814 mi+5,750 mi
- 18/09/201458,182 mi+12,368 mi
- 22/09/201571,856 mi+13,674 mi
- 21/09/201685,707 mi+13,851 mi
- 21/09/2017103,662 mi+17,955 mi
- 20/09/2018120,811 mi+17,149 mi
- 13/09/2019137,012 mi+16,201 mi
- 16/09/2020149,664 mi+12,652 mi
- 28/09/2021161,006 mi+11,342 mi
- 22/09/2022169,843 mi+8,837 mi
- 23/09/2022169,845 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/2023179,611 mi+9,766 mi
- 10/09/2024191,313 mi+11,702 mi
- 10/09/2024191,313 mi
- 12/09/2025200,471 mi+9,158 mi
- 12/09/2025200,472 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,649 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
FE09 OMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (FE09 OMK) between February 2012 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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.