2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · EO06 AVX
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 78,461 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO06 AVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 78,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO06 AVX 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 (EO06 AVX) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
EO06 AVX Mileage History
- 15/03/202374,004 mi
- 02/04/202475,868 mi+1,864 mi
- 26/03/202577,443 mi+1,575 mi
- 13/04/202678,460 mi+1,017 mi
- 14/04/202678,461 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,446 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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