2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · FD55 DVA
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/12/2005. Recorded mileage 177,288 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
FD55 DVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 177,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
FD55 DVA Mileage History
- 23/09/2021158,183 mi
- 13/10/2022164,895 mi+6,712 mi
- 19/12/2023170,013 mi+5,118 mi
- 20/11/2024173,086 mi+3,073 mi
- 27/11/2025177,288 mi+4,202 mi
Average of roughly 4,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD55 DVA 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 (FD55 DVA) between September 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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