2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AB03 MEB
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/12/2004. Recorded mileage 183,803 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1998cc
AB03 MEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2024
- 183,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
AB03 MEB Mileage History
- 22/12/2022170,958 mi
- 14/03/2023170,963 mi+5 mi
- 19/03/2023170,964 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/2024183,802 mi+12,838 mi
- 28/02/2024183,803 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB03 MEB 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 2004 Volvo V50 (AB03 MEB) between December 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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