2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · SY05 ELW
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/08/2005. Recorded mileage 113,488 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,488 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
SY05 ELW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2022
- 113,488 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
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.
SY05 ELW Mileage History
- 15/11/2021105,636 mi
- 16/11/2021105,636 mi
- 08/11/2022113,488 mi+7,852 mi
- 08/11/2022113,488 mi
Average of roughly 8,015 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SY05 ELW 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 (SY05 ELW) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2022 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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