2007 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · OY07 FCP
2007 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 178,393 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY07 FCP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 178,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY07 FCP 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 (OY07 FCP) between March 2010 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
OY07 FCP Mileage History
- 01/03/201036,057 mi
- 02/03/201146,575 mi+10,518 mi
- 28/02/201259,038 mi+12,463 mi
- 15/02/201371,339 mi+12,301 mi
- 24/02/201486,086 mi+14,747 mi
- 25/02/201486,086 mi
- 13/02/201596,377 mi+10,291 mi
- 11/02/2016107,736 mi+11,359 mi
- 11/02/2016107,736 mi
- 15/02/2017119,839 mi+12,103 mi
- 23/02/2018130,164 mi+10,325 mi
- 24/02/2018130,164 mi
- 25/02/2019138,491 mi+8,327 mi
- 24/02/2020150,344 mi+11,853 mi
- 27/02/2020150,344 mi
- 18/02/2021151,930 mi+1,586 mi
- 19/02/2021151,932 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2022157,994 mi+6,062 mi
- 14/02/2023160,773 mi+2,779 mi
- 11/03/2024167,879 mi+7,106 mi
- 12/03/2024167,879 mi
- 21/02/2025173,145 mi+5,266 mi
- 21/02/2025173,145 mi
- 25/02/2026178,393 mi+5,248 mi
Average of roughly 8,902 miles per year across 24 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
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
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