2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · RA05 SYX
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2005. Recorded mileage 184,646 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA05 SYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 184,646 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.
RA05 SYX Mileage History
- 21/04/2022138,379 mi
- 21/04/2023151,630 mi+13,251 mi
- 20/04/2024181,840 mi+30,210 mi
- 30/04/2024181,861 mi+21 mi
- 07/06/2025184,646 mi+2,785 mi
Average of roughly 14,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA05 SYX 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 (RA05 SYX) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 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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- 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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