2005 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · AV05 NCA
2005 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 147,903 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV05 NCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2026
- 147,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
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AV05 NCA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (AV05 NCA) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
AV05 NCA Mileage History
- 12/05/202395,764 mi
- 08/05/2024114,921 mi+19,157 mi
- 28/05/2025136,128 mi+21,207 mi
- 29/05/2025136,128 mi
- 22/05/2026147,903 mi+11,775 mi
Average of roughly 17,218 miles per year across 5 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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