2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · AX54 WKV
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/01/2005. Recorded mileage 187,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,791 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
AX54 WKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 187,791 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
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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.
AX54 WKV Mileage History
- 27/01/2022176,627 mi
- 17/01/2023177,085 mi+458 mi
- 01/02/2024180,874 mi+3,789 mi
- 29/01/2025187,791 mi+6,917 mi
Average of roughly 3,714 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AX54 WKV 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 (AX54 WKV) between January 2022 and January 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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