2009 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · GV59 BVM
2009 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02/11/2009. Recorded mileage 162,788 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1560cc
GV59 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 162,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
GV59 BVM Mileage History
- 30/11/2022118,767 mi
- 05/12/2023134,282 mi+15,515 mi
- 07/12/2023134,357 mi+75 mi
- 05/12/2024149,919 mi+15,562 mi
- 18/12/2025162,788 mi+12,869 mi
Average of roughly 14,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV59 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (GV59 BVM) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.