2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OV06 MVJ
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2006. Recorded mileage 255,550 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,550 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
OV06 MVJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2023
- 255,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
OV06 MVJ Mileage History
- 31/03/2022249,106 mi
- 01/04/2022249,106 mi
- 24/04/2023255,550 mi+6,444 mi
- 24/04/2023255,550 mi
Average of roughly 6,053 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OV06 MVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (OV06 MVJ) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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