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2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · KB55 EHE

KB55 EHE

2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 175,022 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024.

Make & Model
VOLVO V50
Year / Origin
2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Apr 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
175,022 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Apr 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1998cc
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KB55 EHE Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
  • 175,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

KB55 EHE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 08:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (KB55 EHE) between March 2022 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 April 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

KB55 EHE Mileage History

  1. 15/03/2022151,201 mi
  2. 15/03/2022151,201 mi
  3. 14/04/2023175,022 mi+23,821 mi

Average of roughly 22,037 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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Known faults for Volvo V50

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2006 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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