2006 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · RC55 LEX
2006 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 130,847 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2435cc
RC55 LEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 130,847 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
RC55 LEX Mileage History
- 24/09/2022112,183 mi
- 23/09/2023118,257 mi+6,074 mi
- 21/09/2024124,130 mi+5,873 mi
- 21/09/2024124,130 mi
- 26/09/2025130,847 mi+6,717 mi
Average of roughly 6,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RC55 LEX 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 (RC55 LEX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RC55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RC55LEX.
SUZUKI
CELERIO
JAGUAR
F-PACE RDYN SE BLCK PHEV AWD A
BMW
M135I XDRIVE AUTO
BMW
3 SERIES
FORD
TRANSIT CONNECT
CUPRA
LEON V1 TSI S-A
MERCEDES-BENZ
A 160 SE EXECUTIVE
FORD
FOCUS
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
AUDI
A5
FORD
TRANSIT CONNECT 200 LTD TDCI
FORD
TRANSIT