2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · DY07 HGO
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 135,295 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY07 HGO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 135,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
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.
DY07 HGO Mileage History
- 08/03/201033,098 mi
- 15/02/201141,191 mi+8,093 mi
- 14/02/201249,005 mi+7,814 mi
- 14/10/201353,745 mi+4,740 mi
- 11/03/201558,730 mi+4,985 mi
- 15/02/201668,860 mi+10,130 mi
- 15/02/201780,341 mi+11,481 mi
- 15/02/201780,343 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/201887,613 mi+7,270 mi
- 19/02/201887,613 mi
- 13/02/201995,621 mi+8,008 mi
- 13/02/201995,621 mi
- 17/02/2020101,863 mi+6,242 mi
- 17/02/2020101,863 mi
- 16/02/2021106,139 mi+4,276 mi
- 17/02/2021106,139 mi
- 14/02/2022111,652 mi+5,513 mi
- 13/02/2023117,109 mi+5,457 mi
- 13/02/2023117,109 mi
- 19/02/2024124,037 mi+6,928 mi
- 19/02/2024124,039 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/2025134,894 mi+10,855 mi
- 19/03/2026135,282 mi+388 mi
- 20/03/2026135,295 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,374 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
DY07 HGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo V50 (DY07 HGO) between March 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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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