2007 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · OU07 LYF
2007 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2007. Recorded mileage 170,456 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU07 LYF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 170,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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OU07 LYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo V50 (OU07 LYF) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
OU07 LYF Mileage History
- 07/12/2021157,334 mi
- 05/12/2022170,456 mi+13,122 mi
Average of roughly 13,204 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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Common Problems: VOLVO V50
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- 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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