2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · LS05 XVZ
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2005. Recorded mileage 85,610 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
LS05 XVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 85,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
LS05 XVZ Mileage History
- 28/01/202275,210 mi
- 29/01/202275,211 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/202379,036 mi+3,825 mi
- 26/04/202482,220 mi+3,184 mi
- 30/04/202585,610 mi+3,390 mi
Average of roughly 3,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS05 XVZ 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 (LS05 XVZ) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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.
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