2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CT55 COU
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 226,502 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT55 COU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 226,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT55 COU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (CT55 COU) between October 2008 and April 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
CT55 COU Mileage History
- 10/10/200848,360 mi
- 10/10/200848,360 mi
- 05/05/200956,804 mi+8,444 mi
- 17/05/201087,876 mi+31,072 mi
- 17/05/201087,876 mi
- 04/02/2011100,151 mi+12,275 mi
- 05/04/2012112,392 mi+12,241 mi
- 17/05/2013123,778 mi+11,386 mi
- 11/05/2015140,633 mi+16,855 mi
- 13/05/2015140,698 mi+65 mi
- 07/06/2016149,243 mi+8,545 mi
- 08/09/2017163,754 mi+14,511 mi
- 08/09/2017163,754 mi
- 06/09/2018172,053 mi+8,299 mi
- 06/09/2018172,053 mi
- 09/10/2019185,435 mi+13,382 mi
- 11/10/2019185,435 mi
- 15/10/2020197,265 mi+11,830 mi
- 15/10/2020197,265 mi
- 02/03/2022212,718 mi+15,453 mi
- 05/03/2022212,718 mi
- 30/03/2023226,497 mi+13,779 mi
- 03/04/2023226,502 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,305 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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