2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · SL05 DAA
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2005. Recorded mileage 168,824 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,824 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
SL05 DAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/04/2024
- 168,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SL05 DAA Mileage History
- 21/04/2022155,020 mi
- 28/04/2022155,029 mi+9 mi
- 22/04/2023162,332 mi+7,303 mi
- 22/04/2023162,332 mi
- 19/04/2024168,824 mi+6,492 mi
Average of roughly 6,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL05 DAA 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 (SL05 DAA) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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