2006 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · R7 MPJ
2006 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20/12/2006. Recorded mileage 155,643 miles. MOT valid until 26/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2521cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R7 MPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 155,643 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
R7 MPJ Mileage History
- 18/08/2022134,061 mi
- 27/09/2023138,526 mi+4,465 mi
- 31/08/2024143,858 mi+5,332 mi
- 24/09/2024144,221 mi+363 mi
- 18/09/2025155,643 mi+11,422 mi
Average of roughly 6,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R7 MPJ 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 (R7 MPJ) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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.