2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · LUI 3047
2009 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2009. Recorded mileage 144,860 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,860 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
LUI 3047 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 144,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LUI 3047 Mileage History
- 16/08/2024133,809 mi
- 29/08/2024133,834 mi+25 mi
- 05/08/2025139,077 mi+5,243 mi
- 10/08/2026144,613 mi+5,536 mi
- 21/08/2026144,860 mi+247 mi
Average of roughly 5,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LUI 3047 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 (LUI 3047) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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.
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