2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · SW55 KHU
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2006. Recorded mileage 145,138 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1998cc
SW55 KHU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2023
- 145,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SW55 KHU Mileage History
- 18/01/2022131,608 mi
- 01/02/2022131,608 mi
- 15/03/2023145,138 mi+13,530 mi
Average of roughly 11,733 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW55 KHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (SW55 KHU) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 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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