2007 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · SL57 RMU
2007 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/10/2007. Recorded mileage 156,161 miles. MOT valid until 29/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1798cc
SL57 RMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 156,161 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: Good
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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.
SL57 RMU Mileage History
- 30/12/2022139,678 mi
- 30/12/2022139,678 mi
- 13/12/2023145,611 mi+5,933 mi
- 05/12/2024151,246 mi+5,635 mi
- 12/12/2025156,161 mi+4,915 mi
Average of roughly 5,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL57 RMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo V50 (SL57 RMU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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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