2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · BT54 RLY
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 135,090 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT54 RLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
- 135,090 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
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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.
BT54 RLY Mileage History
- 07/06/2022130,917 mi
- 15/06/2022130,968 mi+51 mi
- 16/06/2023133,482 mi+2,514 mi
- 26/07/2024135,090 mi+1,608 mi
- 26/07/2024135,090 mi
Average of roughly 1,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT54 RLY 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 (BT54 RLY) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 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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- 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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