2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · GF05 VUR
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2005. Recorded mileage 118,173 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF05 VUR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 118,173 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.
GF05 VUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (GF05 VUR) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GF05 VUR Mileage History
- 07/10/2022118,169 mi
- 11/10/2022118,173 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 351 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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