2005 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · RF55 XBA
2005 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 57,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2435cc
RF55 XBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 57,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
RF55 XBA Mileage History
- 13/07/202239,710 mi
- 04/07/202345,518 mi+5,808 mi
- 01/07/202451,324 mi+5,806 mi
- 08/07/202557,679 mi+6,355 mi
Average of roughly 6,016 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 XBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (RF55 XBA) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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