2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CX55 GCU
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/12/2005. Recorded mileage 179,165 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1997cc
CX55 GCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 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
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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.
CX55 GCU Mileage History
- 20/10/2021171,362 mi
- 11/10/2022173,002 mi+1,640 mi
- 20/09/2023179,164 mi+6,162 mi
- 21/09/2023179,165 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,065 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CX55 GCU 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 (CX55 GCU) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 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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