2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · OUI 5223
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/04/2005. Recorded mileage 179,931 miles. MOT valid until 14/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
OUI 5223 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 179,931 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.
OUI 5223 Mileage History
- 15/01/2022135,267 mi
- 07/01/2023148,649 mi+13,382 mi
- 15/12/2023161,716 mi+13,067 mi
- 19/11/2024170,481 mi+8,765 mi
- 18/11/2025179,931 mi+9,450 mi
Average of roughly 11,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OUI 5223 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 2005 Volvo V50 (OUI 5223) between January 2022 and November 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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