2009 Volvo V50 2.0L Petrol · SM09 UBV
2009 Volvo V50 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2009. Recorded mileage 53,965 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1999cc
SM09 UBV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 53,965 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
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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.
SM09 UBV Mileage History
- 26/07/202250,896 mi
- 25/07/202351,969 mi+1,073 mi
- 11/07/202453,269 mi+1,300 mi
- 15/08/202553,965 mi+696 mi
Average of roughly 1,004 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM09 UBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V50 (SM09 UBV) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 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.