2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OE56 VNL
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 143,127 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Apr 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OE56 VNL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2020
- 143,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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.
OE56 VNL Mileage History
- 18/12/200929,780 mi
- 16/12/201048,990 mi+19,210 mi
- 05/12/201167,216 mi+18,226 mi
- 05/12/201167,216 mi
- 03/10/201282,268 mi+15,052 mi
- 28/09/201393,033 mi+10,765 mi
- 19/09/2014102,653 mi+9,620 mi
- 19/09/2014102,653 mi
- 02/10/2015111,245 mi+8,592 mi
- 02/10/2015111,245 mi
- 27/09/2016121,874 mi+10,629 mi
- 04/10/2017132,165 mi+10,291 mi
- 05/10/2017132,167 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/2018136,034 mi+3,867 mi
- 05/10/2018136,036 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/2019139,130 mi+3,094 mi
- 18/10/2019139,130 mi
- 12/10/2020143,127 mi+3,997 mi
Average of roughly 10,479 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
OE56 VNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (OE56 VNL) between December 2009 and October 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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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