2004 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · AV54 YVB
2004 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 165,350 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 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
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AV54 YVB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2025
- 165,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (AV54 YVB) between November 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV54 YVB Mileage History
- 12/11/200746,144 mi
- 12/11/200746,144 mi
- 11/04/200955,903 mi+9,759 mi
- 11/04/200955,903 mi
- 30/03/201062,637 mi+6,734 mi
- 19/04/201169,997 mi+7,360 mi
- 27/03/201277,069 mi+7,072 mi
- 27/03/201385,347 mi+8,278 mi
- 26/02/201492,970 mi+7,623 mi
- 25/03/2015102,339 mi+9,369 mi
- 15/03/2016109,227 mi+6,888 mi
- 22/03/2016109,230 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/2017116,192 mi+6,962 mi
- 22/03/2018130,169 mi+13,977 mi
- 13/03/2019135,862 mi+5,693 mi
- 18/03/2020142,461 mi+6,599 mi
- 24/03/2021146,349 mi+3,888 mi
- 24/03/2021146,349 mi
- 23/03/2022154,761 mi+8,412 mi
- 23/03/2022154,761 mi
- 28/03/2023157,591 mi+2,830 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 6,616 miles per year across 25 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: Poor
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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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