2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CU56 OAN
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 138,088 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU56 OAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 138,088 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.
CU56 OAN 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 (CU56 OAN) between October 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.
CU56 OAN Mileage History
- 06/10/2022113,004 mi
- 17/03/2023114,331 mi+1,327 mi
- 26/02/2024118,397 mi+4,066 mi
- 10/03/2025127,113 mi+8,716 mi
- 02/03/2026138,088 mi+10,975 mi
Average of roughly 7,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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