2006 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · GL05 BOY
2006 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05/09/2006. Recorded mileage 64,505 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2400cc
GL05 BOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 64,505 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
GL05 BOY Mileage History
- 25/08/202163,105 mi
- 30/08/202263,578 mi+473 mi
- 16/08/202364,060 mi+482 mi
- 14/08/202464,325 mi+265 mi
- 20/08/202564,505 mi+180 mi
Average of roughly 351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL05 BOY 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 (GL05 BOY) between August 2021 and August 2025.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (GL05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as GL05BOY.
VAUXHALL
VIVARO 2900 DYNAMIC S/S
MG
ZS EXCLUSIVE T-GDI AUTO
VOLKSWAGEN
LUPO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI
A4
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
RENAULT
KANGOO
RENAULT
MEGANE
RENAULT
MEGANE
RENAULT
CLIO