2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AX05 DCU
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/05/2005. Recorded mileage 151,935 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,935 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
AX05 DCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 151,935 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: 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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AX05 DCU Mileage History
- 18/05/2022142,393 mi
- 15/05/2023146,567 mi+4,174 mi
- 13/05/2024149,319 mi+2,752 mi
- 25/04/2025151,935 mi+2,616 mi
Average of roughly 3,248 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AX05 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (AX05 DCU) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 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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