2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · KH05 FLD
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 164,937 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH05 FLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 164,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH05 FLD 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 (KH05 FLD) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KH05 FLD Mileage History
- 20/12/2021158,080 mi
- 21/12/2021158,106 mi+26 mi
- 21/12/2021158,106 mi
- 21/12/2022164,937 mi+6,831 mi
- 21/12/2022164,937 mi
Average of roughly 6,843 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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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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