2007 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · L16 DAG
2007 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 197,750 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L16 DAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 197,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
L16 DAG Mileage History
- 01/02/2024179,042 mi
- 31/01/2025186,918 mi+7,876 mi
- 31/01/2025186,918 mi
- 07/01/2026197,691 mi+10,773 mi
- 13/01/2026197,750 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 9,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L16 DAG 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 2007 Volvo V50 (L16 DAG) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
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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.
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