2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · WJ57 TPF
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 161,534 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ57 TPF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2023
- 161,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
WJ57 TPF Mileage History
- 23/11/2021158,157 mi
- 23/11/2022161,234 mi+3,077 mi
- 02/03/2023161,394 mi+160 mi
- 22/03/2023161,534 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 2,550 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WJ57 TPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo V50 (WJ57 TPF) between November 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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- 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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