2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · DS57 PPU
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 183,336 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DS57 PPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2025
- 183,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
DS57 PPU Mileage History
- 23/02/2022129,714 mi
- 09/02/2023153,729 mi+24,015 mi
- 08/05/2024168,632 mi+14,903 mi
- 14/05/2024168,704 mi+72 mi
- 03/06/2025183,336 mi+14,632 mi
Average of roughly 16,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS57 PPU 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 (DS57 PPU) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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