2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CV06 LXB
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 160,225 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV06 LXB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 160,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV06 LXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (CV06 LXB) between April 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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 (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CV06 LXB Mileage History
- 01/04/200914,864 mi
- 01/04/200914,876 mi+12 mi
- 30/03/201022,483 mi+7,607 mi
- 29/03/201132,085 mi+9,602 mi
- 23/03/201241,056 mi+8,971 mi
- 23/03/201350,871 mi+9,815 mi
- 27/03/201460,740 mi+9,869 mi
- 27/03/201568,826 mi+8,086 mi
- 31/03/201678,534 mi+9,708 mi
- 28/03/201788,791 mi+10,257 mi
- 29/03/201788,806 mi+15 mi
- 27/03/2018100,271 mi+11,465 mi
- 15/04/2019110,999 mi+10,728 mi
- 28/09/2020123,649 mi+12,650 mi
- 18/10/2021133,107 mi+9,458 mi
- 18/10/2021133,107 mi
- 20/10/2022142,398 mi+9,291 mi
- 21/10/2022142,399 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/2023150,139 mi+7,740 mi
- 21/10/2024155,189 mi+5,050 mi
- 28/10/2024155,189 mi
- 15/10/2025160,216 mi+5,027 mi
- 20/10/2025160,225 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,782 miles per year across 23 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: Below Average
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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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