2006 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YT06 XPL
2006 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2006. Recorded mileage 124,158 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,158 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
YT06 XPL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2022
- 124,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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.
YT06 XPL Mileage History
- 01/04/200930,678 mi
- 01/04/200930,678 mi
- 02/02/201041,931 mi+11,253 mi
- 02/02/201041,931 mi
- 14/02/201153,607 mi+11,676 mi
- 14/02/201153,607 mi
- 08/02/201265,382 mi+11,775 mi
- 08/02/201375,520 mi+10,138 mi
- 08/02/201375,520 mi
- 19/11/201381,877 mi+6,357 mi
- 14/11/201484,893 mi+3,016 mi
- 12/11/201590,545 mi+5,652 mi
- 12/11/201590,545 mi
- 31/10/201695,694 mi+5,149 mi
- 31/10/201695,694 mi
- 25/10/2017100,687 mi+4,993 mi
- 24/10/2018105,009 mi+4,322 mi
- 07/11/2019107,907 mi+2,898 mi
- 06/03/2020109,053 mi+1,146 mi
- 16/03/2020109,378 mi+325 mi
- 05/10/2020113,942 mi+4,564 mi
- 06/10/2020113,951 mi+9 mi
- 01/02/2021115,138 mi+1,187 mi
- 04/02/2021115,148 mi+10 mi
- 31/01/2022124,158 mi+9,010 mi
- 31/01/2022124,158 mi
Average of roughly 7,283 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
YT06 XPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (YT06 XPL) between April 2009 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside 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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