2007 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YP57 VPV
2007 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2007. Recorded mileage 178,510 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1998cc
YP57 VPV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 178,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
YP57 VPV Mileage History
- 13/12/2021170,982 mi
- 21/12/2021171,001 mi+19 mi
- 21/12/2022178,510 mi+7,509 mi
Average of roughly 7,373 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YP57 VPV 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 (YP57 VPV) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexie pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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