2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · ML05 TLO
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 118,439 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ML05 TLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 118,439 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.
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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.
ML05 TLO Mileage History
- 15/04/2023111,878 mi
- 17/04/2024115,036 mi+3,158 mi
- 22/04/2024115,039 mi+3 mi
- 25/04/2025118,420 mi+3,381 mi
- 28/04/2025118,439 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML05 TLO 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 (ML05 TLO) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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.
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