2006 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · HV56 YVR
2006 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 46,094 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV56 YVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 46,094 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.
HV56 YVR 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 (HV56 YVR) between September 2021 and September 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.
HV56 YVR Mileage History
- 02/09/202138,742 mi
- 16/09/202241,192 mi+2,450 mi
- 19/09/202342,813 mi+1,621 mi
- 16/09/202444,457 mi+1,644 mi
- 17/09/202546,094 mi+1,637 mi
Average of roughly 1,819 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: 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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