2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · PN59 RVR
2009 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 189,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,100 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
PN59 RVR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2022
- 189,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
PN59 RVR Mileage History
- 20/11/2021178,040 mi
- 07/12/2022189,100 mi+11,060 mi
Average of roughly 10,576 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
PN59 RVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (PN59 RVR) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.