2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · BL05 LPP
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2005. Recorded mileage 156,980 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
BL05 LPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 156,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
BL05 LPP Mileage History
- 04/01/2023151,202 mi
- 06/01/2023151,212 mi+10 mi
- 17/01/2024154,872 mi+3,660 mi
- 23/01/2024154,885 mi+13 mi
- 12/06/2024156,980 mi+2,095 mi
Average of roughly 4,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL05 LPP 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 (BL05 LPP) between January 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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