2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · NH07 MKK
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 178,665 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH07 MKK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/04/2023
- 178,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH07 MKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo V50 (NH07 MKK) between June 2010 and April 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
NH07 MKK Mileage History
- 22/06/201032,866 mi
- 02/09/201144,536 mi+11,670 mi
- 31/08/201260,418 mi+15,882 mi
- 29/08/201375,512 mi+15,094 mi
- 15/08/201489,612 mi+14,100 mi
- 19/05/201597,863 mi+8,251 mi
- 19/05/201597,863 mi
- 17/05/2016109,582 mi+11,719 mi
- 17/05/2016109,582 mi
- 18/05/2017126,614 mi+17,032 mi
- 25/05/2017126,633 mi+19 mi
- 18/05/2018140,939 mi+14,306 mi
- 23/05/2018140,951 mi+12 mi
- 16/05/2019158,358 mi+17,407 mi
- 16/05/2019158,358 mi
- 01/07/2020162,835 mi+4,477 mi
- 02/07/2020162,847 mi+12 mi
- 30/07/2021167,900 mi+5,053 mi
- 30/07/2021167,900 mi
- 25/04/2023178,665 mi+10,765 mi
Average of roughly 11,354 miles per year across 20 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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