2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · GY05 NXF
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2005. Recorded mileage 164,929 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,929 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
GY05 NXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2025
- 164,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
GY05 NXF Mileage History
- 13/04/2023157,848 mi
- 13/04/2023157,848 mi
- 16/04/2024164,341 mi+6,493 mi
- 17/04/2024164,352 mi+11 mi
- 14/04/2025164,929 mi+577 mi
Average of roughly 3,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GY05 NXF 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 (GY05 NXF) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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