2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · AP55 EDV
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/2005. Recorded mileage 85,107 miles. MOT valid until 24/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,107 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
AP55 EDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 85,107 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.
AP55 EDV Mileage History
- 01/12/202172,719 mi
- 12/12/202274,893 mi+2,174 mi
- 06/12/202378,695 mi+3,802 mi
- 03/12/202483,339 mi+4,644 mi
- 25/09/202585,107 mi+1,768 mi
Average of roughly 3,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP55 EDV 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 (AP55 EDV) between December 2021 and September 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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