2007 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · WJ57 WKB
2007 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 123,680 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ57 WKB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 123,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
WJ57 WKB Mileage History
- 24/03/2022123,578 mi
- 04/10/2023123,680 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
WJ57 WKB 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 (WJ57 WKB) between March 2022 and October 2023.
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.
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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