2009 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · GK09 ACO

The Volvo V50 holds a valid roadworthy pass as recorded on 2 October 2025 at 136,841 miles, with the tester listing no defects or advisories. Maintenance trend across the available history reads stable. The August 2023 test at 120,252 miles passed clean, the August 2024 test at 127,144 miles passed clean, and the October 2025 test passed clean. Two anomalous fail entries appear on the same dates as the passes in 2024 and 2025, both showing no defects recorded; this pattern indicates administrative or presentation anomalies rather than mechanical deterioration. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 120,252 miles in August 2023 to 127,144 miles in August 2024, a modest 6,892-mile annualised rate. By October 2025 the reading reached 136,841 miles, equating to roughly 9,700 miles over the intervening thirteen months. The record shows no prolonged gaps between tests, and the sparse three-year snapshot reveals no deferred intervals. Previous keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline, though the same-day fail-and-pass pairs hint at occasional procedural irregularities at the testing station rather than skipped upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components that MOT summaries may omit. Volvo V50 models of this era commonly exhibit worn suspension bushes, fractured coil springs, and corroded subframe mounts by 136,000 miles. Examine brake discs for lip wear and calipers for binding, despite the absence of recorded advisories. Inspect structural integrity beneath sills and wheel arches for rust perforation, particularly given the vehicle's exposure to winter road salt over seventeen years. Verify the DVSA fail entries dated 27 August 2024 and 2 October 2025 with the issuing test centre to confirm no suppressed defect data. The clean pass results suggest the car remains mechanically sound, but high-mileage drivetrain components such as clutch and turbocharger warrant scrutiny on a road test.