2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · GY56 DND
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 201,211 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/09/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1998cc
GY56 DND Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2019
- 201,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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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.
GY56 DND Mileage History
- 30/09/200925,752 mi
- 07/10/201039,599 mi+13,847 mi
- 09/10/201039,599 mi
- 04/10/201161,143 mi+21,544 mi
- 03/10/201282,489 mi+21,346 mi
- 31/03/2014114,128 mi+31,639 mi
- 01/04/2014114,141 mi+13 mi
- 25/03/2015137,400 mi+23,259 mi
- 21/03/2016155,663 mi+18,263 mi
- 20/03/2017161,956 mi+6,293 mi
- 28/03/2018184,426 mi+22,470 mi
- 29/03/2019201,211 mi+16,785 mi
Average of roughly 18,483 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
GY56 DND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (GY56 DND) between September 2009 and March 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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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