2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · NL09 OOF
2009 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 200,997 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL09 OOF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2024
- 200,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
NL09 OOF Mileage History
- 17/02/201238,869 mi
- 17/02/201238,869 mi
- 22/03/201349,146 mi+10,277 mi
- 14/03/201458,025 mi+8,879 mi
- 16/03/201566,037 mi+8,012 mi
- 16/03/201566,037 mi
- 07/03/201677,926 mi+11,889 mi
- 07/03/201677,926 mi
- 14/03/201795,168 mi+17,242 mi
- 07/03/2018111,621 mi+16,453 mi
- 08/03/2019127,579 mi+15,958 mi
- 04/03/2020141,885 mi+14,306 mi
- 04/03/2020141,887 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2021157,715 mi+15,828 mi
- 11/03/2021157,731 mi+16 mi
- 02/03/2022172,422 mi+14,691 mi
- 01/03/2023187,672 mi+15,250 mi
- 01/03/2023187,672 mi
- 18/03/2024200,997 mi+13,325 mi
- 18/03/2024200,997 mi
Average of roughly 13,419 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
NL09 OOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (NL09 OOF) between February 2012 and March 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (43 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 100 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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