2005 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · LM05 VSE
2005 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13/08/2005. Recorded mileage 101,916 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2521cc
LM05 VSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 101,916 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.
LM05 VSE Mileage History
- 20/04/202394,798 mi
- 22/04/202498,555 mi+3,757 mi
- 23/04/202498,556 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2025101,915 mi+3,359 mi
- 15/04/2025101,916 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM05 VSE 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 (LM05 VSE) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 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 (LM05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LM05VSE.
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VOLVO
FM9
VAUXHALL
VIVARO 2700 DI SWB
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
MERCEDES-BENZ
ML
HONDA
CR-V
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
HONDA
ACCORD
TOYOTA
RAV-4
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
CITROEN
C2