2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · FP55 WHS

The Volvo V50 passed its most recent MOT on 19 December 2025 at 159,762 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the only blemishes being two failed tests in consecutive years that were logged with no defects recorded, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle shows no worsening pattern of advisories or structural concerns across the available history. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a 2005 model, rising from 151,661 miles at the December 2023 test to 156,512 miles in December 2024 and 159,762 miles by December 2025. That equates to roughly 3,800 to 4,250 miles per year over the recorded span, below the lifetime average of 7,608, indicating lighter recent use. The record is sparse and clean, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. The repeated fails on 11 December 2024 and 11 December 2025, both with zero defects listed, point to either documentation errors at the testing station or the vehicle being presented without required paperwork rather than genuine faults. A buyer should still verify the structural integrity and check for hidden corrosion on sills and subframes, as a 21-year-old Volvo can harbour rust not captured in a pass with no advisories. Given the age and 159,762 miles, inspect the front coil springs, rear trailing arm bushes, and handbrake calipers for age-related wear during a physical viewing. Confirm the 2025 failure cause with the test centre, since the DVSA log offers no explanation for the reject-then-pass sequence within eight days.