2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · PC05 VOL
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 89,439 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PC05 VOL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
- 89,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PC05 VOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (PC05 VOL) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PC05 VOL Mileage History
- 03/10/202289,439 mi
- 05/10/202289,439 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
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