2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OV04 AHU
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 139,554 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV04 AHU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2021
- 139,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
OV04 AHU Mileage History
- 03/04/200722,358 mi
- 03/04/200722,360 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/200830,531 mi+8,171 mi
- 26/03/200943,670 mi+13,139 mi
- 10/03/201062,324 mi+18,654 mi
- 24/03/201171,487 mi+9,163 mi
- 24/03/201171,487 mi
- 24/03/201279,266 mi+7,779 mi
- 24/03/201279,266 mi
- 25/03/201384,693 mi+5,427 mi
- 31/03/201488,229 mi+3,536 mi
- 16/06/201599,322 mi+11,093 mi
- 23/06/201599,350 mi+28 mi
- 27/04/2016105,726 mi+6,376 mi
- 28/04/2016105,730 mi+4 mi
- 12/04/2017109,008 mi+3,278 mi
- 30/03/2018116,070 mi+7,062 mi
- 06/04/2018116,132 mi+62 mi
- 27/04/2019120,476 mi+4,344 mi
- 27/04/2019120,476 mi
- 09/07/2020128,213 mi+7,737 mi
- 09/07/2020128,213 mi
- 31/08/2021139,554 mi+11,341 mi
- 01/09/2021139,554 mi
Average of roughly 8,130 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
OV04 AHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (OV04 AHU) between April 2007 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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