2005 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · LB05 YSO
2005 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2005. Recorded mileage 127,217 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2435cc
LB05 YSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 127,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
LB05 YSO Mileage History
- 28/03/2023111,437 mi
- 03/07/2024122,811 mi+11,374 mi
- 08/07/2024122,815 mi+4 mi
- 01/07/2025127,217 mi+4,402 mi
- 01/07/2025127,217 mi
Average of roughly 6,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB05 YSO 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 (LB05 YSO) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LB05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LB05YSO.
FORD
FIESTA
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
JAGUAR
XKR
PEUGEOT
BOXER
FORD
TRANSIT CUSTOM