2006 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · DE06 DXD
2006 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2006. Recorded mileage 151,552 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1798cc
DE06 DXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
- 151,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
DE06 DXD Mileage History
- 23/10/2023145,918 mi
- 10/01/2024145,942 mi+24 mi
- 12/01/2024145,942 mi
- 23/01/2025151,552 mi+5,610 mi
- 28/01/2025151,552 mi
Average of roughly 4,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DE06 DXD 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 (DE06 DXD) between October 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Body component corroded and likely to cause injury corrosion on wing causing it to be sharp and may cause ”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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