2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · RY05 RXZ
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 137,115 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 RXZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2022
- 137,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RY05 RXZ 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 (RY05 RXZ) between August 2021 and June 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RY05 RXZ Mileage History
- 27/08/2021130,852 mi
- 30/06/2022137,115 mi+6,263 mi
Average of roughly 7,454 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: Average
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Common Problems: VOLVO V50
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- 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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