2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OY56 UOD
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2006. Recorded mileage 154,560 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,560 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
OY56 UOD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 154,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
OY56 UOD Mileage History
- 22/09/200941,699 mi
- 22/09/201051,989 mi+10,290 mi
- 28/04/201153,769 mi+1,780 mi
- 11/04/201272,918 mi+19,149 mi
- 16/04/201382,308 mi+9,390 mi
- 16/04/201382,308 mi
- 23/04/201493,765 mi+11,457 mi
- 23/04/201493,765 mi
- 14/04/2015104,951 mi+11,186 mi
- 15/04/2015104,951 mi
- 12/04/2016112,757 mi+7,806 mi
- 03/04/2017120,625 mi+7,868 mi
- 06/04/2018126,059 mi+5,434 mi
- 09/04/2018126,059 mi
- 08/04/2019130,634 mi+4,575 mi
- 30/06/2020134,832 mi+4,198 mi
- 30/06/2020134,832 mi
- 28/06/2021136,461 mi+1,629 mi
- 28/06/2021136,461 mi
- 30/06/2022137,858 mi+1,397 mi
- 01/07/2022137,858 mi
- 28/06/2023139,205 mi+1,347 mi
- 01/07/2024142,440 mi+3,235 mi
- 03/07/2024142,440 mi
- 24/06/2025154,560 mi+12,120 mi
Average of roughly 7,164 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
OY56 UOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (OY56 UOD) between September 2009 and June 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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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