2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · LM05 LWD
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2005. Recorded mileage 136,140 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,140 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LM05 LWD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 136,140 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.
LM05 LWD Mileage History
- 25/07/2022131,515 mi
- 14/07/2023132,915 mi+1,400 mi
- 24/07/2024134,453 mi+1,538 mi
- 18/07/2025136,140 mi+1,687 mi
Average of roughly 1,551 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LM05 LWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (LM05 LWD) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 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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