2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · KH06 XEF
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 59,701 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH06 XEF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
- 59,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH06 XEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (KH06 XEF) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2022 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KH06 XEF Mileage History
- 04/07/202259,701 mi
- 04/07/202259,701 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below 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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