2005 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · RY05 YFW
2005 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 86,237 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RY05 YFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2023
- 86,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
RY05 YFW Mileage History
- 19/08/202179,675 mi
- 25/08/202284,388 mi+4,713 mi
- 25/08/202284,392 mi+4 mi
- 18/12/202386,236 mi+1,844 mi
- 22/12/202386,237 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY05 YFW 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 YFW) between August 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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