2007 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · FM56 VCU
2007 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 142,655 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM56 VCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2023
- 142,655 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.
FM56 VCU Mileage History
- 20/09/2021134,011 mi
- 22/08/2022138,458 mi+4,447 mi
- 22/08/2022138,458 mi
- 15/07/2023142,655 mi+4,197 mi
Average of roughly 4,762 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FM56 VCU 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 (FM56 VCU) between September 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2023 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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