2007 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · PA07 BAV
2007 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2007. Recorded mileage 204,212 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 204,212 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1798cc
PA07 BAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 204,212 km recorded at latest MOT
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
PA07 BAV Odometer History
- 08/09/2022183,978 km
- 31/08/2023194,659 km+10,681 km
- 06/09/2024204,212 km+9,553 km
Average of roughly 10,137 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
PA07 BAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo V50 (PA07 BAV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 33 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
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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