2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · FH07 VNL
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 161,172 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FH07 VNL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 161,172 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.
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.
FH07 VNL Mileage History
- 25/01/2022148,757 mi
- 31/01/2022148,770 mi+13 mi
- 13/01/2023155,181 mi+6,411 mi
- 01/02/2024161,172 mi+5,991 mi
Average of roughly 6,155 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FH07 VNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo V50 (FH07 VNL) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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