2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OY05 XCV
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/03/2005. Recorded mileage 172,353 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,353 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
OY05 XCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 172,353 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: Good
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.
OY05 XCV Mileage History
- 05/01/2023154,082 mi
- 15/12/2023161,021 mi+6,939 mi
- 18/12/2023161,046 mi+25 mi
- 17/12/2024167,396 mi+6,350 mi
- 09/12/2025172,353 mi+4,957 mi
Average of roughly 6,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY05 XCV 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 (OY05 XCV) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 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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