2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · HV55 DWA
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/09/2005. Recorded mileage 146,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1998cc
HV55 DWA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 146,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
HV55 DWA Mileage History
- 28/04/2022136,846 mi
- 09/05/2023146,000 mi+9,154 mi
Average of roughly 8,899 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
HV55 DWA 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 (HV55 DWA) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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