2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YF55 HJK
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 159,180 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1998cc
YF55 HJK Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2015
- 159,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
YF55 HJK Mileage History
- 13/11/200887,848 mi
- 10/11/200999,823 mi+11,975 mi
- 11/11/2010107,774 mi+7,951 mi
- 11/11/2011117,253 mi+9,479 mi
- 02/11/2012128,909 mi+11,656 mi
- 16/11/2013137,394 mi+8,485 mi
- 16/11/2013137,394 mi
- 15/11/2014148,511 mi+11,117 mi
- 17/11/2015159,180 mi+10,669 mi
Average of roughly 10,177 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
YF55 HJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (YF55 HJK) between November 2008 and November 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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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