2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OY06 OLH
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 136,032 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OY06 OLH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2019
- 136,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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.
OY06 OLH Mileage History
- 07/03/200927,386 mi
- 07/03/200927,386 mi
- 23/04/201034,694 mi+7,308 mi
- 19/04/201141,805 mi+7,111 mi
- 07/04/201249,014 mi+7,209 mi
- 16/04/201355,459 mi+6,445 mi
- 25/04/201459,586 mi+4,127 mi
- 15/04/201564,727 mi+5,141 mi
- 26/04/201683,229 mi+18,502 mi
- 29/04/201683,276 mi+47 mi
- 10/04/2017103,373 mi+20,097 mi
- 29/04/2017104,244 mi+871 mi
- 31/05/2018127,582 mi+23,338 mi
- 07/06/2018127,633 mi+51 mi
- 10/06/2019136,032 mi+8,399 mi
Average of roughly 10,590 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
OY06 OLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (OY06 OLH) between March 2009 and June 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)”.
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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