2009 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LM59 JLU
2009 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/12/2009. Recorded mileage 162,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,658 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LM59 JLU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 162,658 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: 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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LM59 JLU Mileage History
- 10/01/2022150,046 mi
- 11/01/2023156,904 mi+6,858 mi
- 30/11/2023162,635 mi+5,731 mi
- 01/12/2023162,658 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 6,675 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LM59 JLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (LM59 JLU) between January 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2023 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.