2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · VU05 DMV
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/05/2005. Recorded mileage 77,249 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
VU05 DMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 77,249 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.
VU05 DMV Mileage History
- 03/05/202271,900 mi
- 26/04/202374,693 mi+2,793 mi
- 19/04/202476,361 mi+1,668 mi
- 08/05/202577,249 mi+888 mi
Average of roughly 1,775 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VU05 DMV 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 (VU05 DMV) between May 2022 and May 2025.
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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