2005 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · LB05 HMD
2005 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 135,063 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB05 HMD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/06/2023
- 135,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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LB05 HMD MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (LB05 HMD) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LB05 HMD Mileage History
- 14/06/2022127,694 mi
- 14/06/2023135,063 mi+7,369 mi
Average of roughly 7,371 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: Poor
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Common Problems: VOLVO V50
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- 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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