2009 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · SL09 ULE
2009 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2009. Recorded mileage 136,306 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1798cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL09 ULE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 136,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SL09 ULE Mileage History
- 22/11/2021126,969 mi
- 25/11/2021126,969 mi
- 18/11/2022136,306 mi+9,337 mi
Average of roughly 9,452 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SL09 ULE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (SL09 ULE) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Front To Rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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.