2006 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · SL56 HLA
2006 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2006. Recorded mileage 122,248 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1798cc
SL56 HLA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 122,248 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: 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.
SL56 HLA Mileage History
- 18/10/2021116,997 mi
- 18/10/2021117,004 mi+7 mi
- 18/10/2022119,784 mi+2,780 mi
- 11/10/2023122,248 mi+2,464 mi
Average of roughly 2,653 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL56 HLA 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 (SL56 HLA) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 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.
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