2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · BP55 VVB
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2006. Recorded mileage 160,302 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1998cc
BP55 VVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 160,302 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: Good
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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.
BP55 VVB Mileage History
- 16/02/2022156,496 mi
- 17/02/2023158,484 mi+1,988 mi
- 14/02/2024159,139 mi+655 mi
- 17/02/2025159,627 mi+488 mi
- 18/03/2026160,302 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BP55 VVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (BP55 VVB) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 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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