2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · BD54 SSU
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/12/2004. Recorded mileage 150,001 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,001 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
BD54 SSU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2022
- 150,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
BD54 SSU Mileage History
- 08/10/2021148,167 mi
- 30/09/2022150,001 mi+1,834 mi
Average of roughly 1,875 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BD54 SSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (BD54 SSU) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 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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