2005 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · JO02 RUP
2005 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2005. Recorded mileage 124,722 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO02 RUP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 124,722 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.
JO02 RUP 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 (JO02 RUP) between April 2022 and April 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.
JO02 RUP Mileage History
- 06/04/2022118,416 mi
- 11/04/2023124,722 mi+6,306 mi
Average of roughly 6,225 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: 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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