2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · SW56 CYV
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 152,553 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW56 CYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 152,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
SW56 CYV Mileage History
- 09/09/2021135,254 mi
- 02/09/2022144,643 mi+9,389 mi
- 29/09/2023147,960 mi+3,317 mi
- 27/09/2024151,089 mi+3,129 mi
- 20/10/2025152,553 mi+1,464 mi
Average of roughly 4,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW56 CYV 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 (SW56 CYV) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
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