2005 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · CV55 BFL
2005 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/11/2005. Recorded mileage 169,518 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2521cc
CV55 BFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 169,518 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: 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.
CV55 BFL Mileage History
- 16/10/2023153,670 mi
- 23/10/2024160,859 mi+7,189 mi
- 23/10/2024160,860 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/2025169,478 mi+8,618 mi
- 24/10/2025169,518 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 7,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV55 BFL 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 (CV55 BFL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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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