2005 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YA05 WPO
2005 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/07/2005. Recorded mileage 154,711 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,711 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
YA05 WPO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2022
- 154,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
YA05 WPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (YA05 WPO) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2022 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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