2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AD57 MDY
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 173,903 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD57 MDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2025
- 173,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD57 MDY 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 (AD57 MDY) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AD57 MDY Mileage History
- 06/12/2022165,353 mi
- 06/12/2022165,353 mi
- 28/11/2023170,408 mi+5,055 mi
- 10/12/2024173,821 mi+3,413 mi
- 14/09/2025173,903 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 3,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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