2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · FG55 UGE
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/11/2005. Recorded mileage 66,415 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,415 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
FG55 UGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 66,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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: 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.
FG55 UGE Mileage History
- 17/10/202263,546 mi
- 09/10/202364,776 mi+1,230 mi
- 07/10/202465,698 mi+922 mi
- 07/10/202465,700 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/202566,415 mi+715 mi
Average of roughly 963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG55 UGE 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 (FG55 UGE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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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