2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · RY05 BWH
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/07/2005. Recorded mileage 153,145 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,145 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RY05 BWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 153,145 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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RY05 BWH Mileage History
- 22/11/2022136,639 mi
- 02/11/2023138,701 mi+2,062 mi
- 05/03/2025149,861 mi+11,160 mi
- 06/03/2025149,861 mi
- 10/04/2026153,145 mi+3,284 mi
Average of roughly 4,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY05 BWH 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 (RY05 BWH) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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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