2005 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · FL55 WSE
2005 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 158,887 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL55 WSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2024
- 158,887 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: 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.
FL55 WSE Mileage History
- 24/09/2021146,766 mi
- 15/09/2022154,021 mi+7,255 mi
- 16/09/2022154,022 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2023155,431 mi+1,409 mi
- 17/08/2024158,887 mi+3,456 mi
Average of roughly 4,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL55 WSE 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 (FL55 WSE) between September 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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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- 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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