2005 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · YY55 LFB
2005 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 116,579 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY55 LFB Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 116,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY55 LFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (YY55 LFB) between November 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YY55 LFB Mileage History
- 18/11/200811,101 mi
- 18/11/200811,101 mi
- 02/11/200913,920 mi+2,819 mi
- 15/11/201015,869 mi+1,949 mi
- 15/11/201117,726 mi+1,857 mi
- 15/11/201219,981 mi+2,255 mi
- 15/11/201321,857 mi+1,876 mi
- 15/11/201321,859 mi+2 mi
- 19/11/201423,920 mi+2,061 mi
- 19/11/201423,920 mi
- 24/11/201526,093 mi+2,173 mi
- 25/11/201526,093 mi
- 23/11/201627,515 mi+1,422 mi
- 23/11/201627,515 mi
- 28/11/201736,180 mi+8,665 mi
- 19/12/201844,124 mi+7,944 mi
- 19/12/201844,124 mi
- 17/12/201954,570 mi+10,446 mi
- 23/11/202061,747 mi+7,177 mi
- 25/10/202168,746 mi+6,999 mi
- 25/10/202168,746 mi
- 17/10/202277,687 mi+8,941 mi
- 18/10/202277,690 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/202387,930 mi+10,240 mi
- 10/10/202387,932 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202497,628 mi+9,696 mi
- 21/10/202497,630 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/2025104,799 mi+7,169 mi
- 13/10/2026116,486 mi+11,687 mi
- 15/10/2026116,579 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 5,891 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
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