2005 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · VE55 WZP
2005 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 183,901 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2435cc
VE55 WZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2025
- 183,901 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.
VE55 WZP Mileage History
- 30/01/2023175,923 mi
- 30/01/2023175,924 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2024180,163 mi+4,239 mi
- 23/01/2024180,164 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/2025183,901 mi+3,737 mi
Average of roughly 4,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE55 WZP 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 (VE55 WZP) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 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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