2009 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · OV09 BHZ
2009 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/05/2009. Recorded mileage 143,916 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1798cc
OV09 BHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 143,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
OV09 BHZ Mileage History
- 19/08/2023117,562 mi
- 19/08/2023117,562 mi
- 20/12/2024127,392 mi+9,830 mi
- 06/12/2025143,636 mi+16,244 mi
- 13/12/2025143,916 mi+280 mi
Average of roughly 11,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV09 BHZ 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 (OV09 BHZ) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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.