2006 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · SW55 DXU
2006 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/01/2006. Recorded mileage 101,039 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1798cc
SW55 DXU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2021
- 101,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW55 DXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (SW55 DXU) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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