2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · GL59 GDO
2009 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/12/2009. Recorded mileage 136,018 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,018 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GL59 GDO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2025
- 136,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GL59 GDO Mileage History
- 11/03/2022134,820 mi
- 16/03/2022134,822 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/2025136,018 mi+1,196 mi
Average of roughly 375 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
GL59 GDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (GL59 GDO) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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.