2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AW04 HCA
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/08/2004. Recorded mileage 163,679 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,679 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
AW04 HCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 163,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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.
AW04 HCA Mileage History
- 04/10/2022141,302 mi
- 18/09/2023147,011 mi+5,709 mi
- 12/09/2024152,126 mi+5,115 mi
- 21/09/2024152,155 mi+29 mi
- 04/10/2025163,679 mi+11,524 mi
Average of roughly 7,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AW04 HCA 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 (AW04 HCA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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