2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AJ57 PSX
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 148,857 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ57 PSX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 148,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ57 PSX 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 2007 Volvo V50 (AJ57 PSX) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's specified limit is 1.33m-¹, test result is 3.76m-”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly and is out of focus (4.1.4 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
AJ57 PSX Mileage History
- 05/10/2022148,136 mi
- 18/10/2022148,857 mi+721 mi
- 18/10/2022148,857 mi
Average of roughly 20,526 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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