2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · DC54 BCE
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 100,077 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DC54 BCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2025
- 100,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
DC54 BCE Mileage History
- 24/02/202295,927 mi
- 27/02/202397,670 mi+1,743 mi
- 28/02/202498,947 mi+1,277 mi
- 07/03/2025100,077 mi+1,130 mi
Average of roughly 1,370 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DC54 BCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (DC54 BCE) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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