2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · BL05 LRZ
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14/07/2005. Recorded mileage 173,574 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,574 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BL05 LRZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2022
- 173,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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BL05 LRZ Mileage History
- 01/11/2021165,819 mi
- 10/11/2021166,122 mi+303 mi
- 21/11/2022173,574 mi+7,452 mi
Average of roughly 7,355 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BL05 LRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (BL05 LRZ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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