2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AP05 LAO
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 151,640 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AP05 LAO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 151,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AP05 LAO Mileage History
- 26/11/2021146,243 mi
- 30/11/2021146,245 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2022151,640 mi+5,395 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AP05 LAO MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (AP05 LAO) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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