2006 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · SF55 UUH
2006 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2006. Recorded mileage 58,721 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1798cc
SF55 UUH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 58,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
SF55 UUH Mileage History
- 19/12/200824,411 mi
- 19/11/200930,912 mi+6,501 mi
- 22/10/201034,535 mi+3,623 mi
- 16/11/201136,143 mi+1,608 mi
- 07/11/201238,220 mi+2,077 mi
- 13/11/201340,460 mi+2,240 mi
- 13/11/201340,460 mi
- 13/11/201441,737 mi+1,277 mi
- 10/11/201542,395 mi+658 mi
- 10/11/201643,825 mi+1,430 mi
- 08/11/201745,148 mi+1,323 mi
- 13/11/201846,776 mi+1,628 mi
- 13/11/201846,776 mi
- 15/11/201948,182 mi+1,406 mi
- 13/11/202049,599 mi+1,417 mi
- 07/10/202150,751 mi+1,152 mi
- 07/10/202150,751 mi
- 30/11/202252,090 mi+1,339 mi
- 21/11/202358,547 mi+6,457 mi
- 29/11/202358,721 mi+174 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
SF55 UUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (SF55 UUH) between December 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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