2005 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · SP05 LMJ
2005 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 169,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2521cc
SP05 LMJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 169,000 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: Below Average
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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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.
SP05 LMJ Mileage History
- 21/07/2022151,728 mi
- 25/07/2022151,784 mi+56 mi
- 09/10/2023166,034 mi+14,250 mi
- 29/01/2025169,000 mi+2,966 mi
Average of roughly 6,835 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SP05 LMJ 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 (SP05 LMJ) between July 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 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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