2004 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · AV54 YVB
2004 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/10/2004. Recorded mileage 165,350 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1798cc
AV54 YVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2025
- 165,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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.
AV54 YVB Mileage History
- 28/03/2023157,591 mi
- 29/03/2023157,591 mi
- 26/03/2024158,916 mi+1,325 mi
- 04/04/2024158,958 mi+42 mi
- 18/11/2025165,350 mi+6,392 mi
Average of roughly 2,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV54 YVB 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 (AV54 YVB) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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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