2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · SJ05 BGY
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/07/2005. Recorded mileage 150,649 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1997cc
SJ05 BGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 150,649 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.
SJ05 BGY Mileage History
- 04/01/2022145,917 mi
- 03/01/2023146,842 mi+925 mi
- 12/12/2023148,370 mi+1,528 mi
- 13/12/2024150,649 mi+2,279 mi
Average of roughly 1,609 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SJ05 BGY 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 (SJ05 BGY) between January 2022 and December 2024.
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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