2006 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · YX06 NWY
2006 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 142,175 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX06 NWY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2025
- 142,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX06 NWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V50 (YX06 NWY) between July 2009 and January 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YX06 NWY Mileage History
- 21/07/200911,928 mi
- 27/10/200912,906 mi+978 mi
- 21/10/201018,595 mi+5,689 mi
- 27/09/201122,509 mi+3,914 mi
- 25/06/201224,594 mi+2,085 mi
- 19/06/201332,497 mi+7,903 mi
- 21/05/201442,010 mi+9,513 mi
- 21/05/201442,015 mi+5 mi
- 12/05/201552,366 mi+10,351 mi
- 12/05/201552,366 mi
- 27/04/201661,254 mi+8,888 mi
- 24/04/201771,869 mi+10,615 mi
- 24/04/201771,869 mi
- 17/05/201884,825 mi+12,956 mi
- 01/05/201996,451 mi+11,626 mi
- 01/05/201996,451 mi
- 27/02/2020100,184 mi+3,733 mi
- 21/01/2021102,002 mi+1,818 mi
- 19/01/2022111,463 mi+9,461 mi
- 14/01/2023121,913 mi+10,450 mi
- 20/01/2024132,160 mi+10,247 mi
- 20/01/2024132,161 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/2025142,175 mi+10,014 mi
- 04/01/2025142,175 mi
Average of roughly 8,426 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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