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2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CT55 JLU

CT55 JLU

2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 109,949 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO V50
Year / Origin
2005 · Swansea
MOT Status
Valid until 12/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
109,949 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2005 Volvo V50 has a concerning recent MOT history, with two consecutive failures in November 2025. The most serious issues included excessive wear on the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint and multiple lamp alignment problems. These defects suggest potential handling and visibility risks. The pattern shows a clear worsening trend over the past year. From 2023 to 2025, defects have progressively increased in severity and number. The anti-roll bar joint issues were minor in 2025 but became excessive just one month prior. Cracking tyres, exhaust deterioration, and lighting faults all point to neglect or accelerated wear. Mileage of 109,949 miles over 21 years averages just over 5,000 miles per year, which is unusually low. This suggests either minimal use or long periods of inactivity. Low mileage can lead to rubber component degradation, fluid thickening, and corrosion, especially in older vehicles.

CT55 JLU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
  • 109,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

CT55 JLU Mileage History

  1. 18/10/2022108,909 mi
  2. 25/10/2023109,194 mi+285 mi
  3. 06/11/2024109,500 mi+306 mi
  4. 12/11/2025109,948 mi+448 mi
  5. 13/11/2025109,949 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CT55 JLU MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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 (CT55 JLU) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracking on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))”.

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