2004 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · DF54 AEJ
2004 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/2004. Recorded mileage 122,095 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1798cc
DF54 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 122,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: 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.
DF54 AEJ Mileage History
- 20/07/2023113,881 mi
- 21/07/2023113,881 mi
- 02/07/2024115,266 mi+1,385 mi
- 17/07/2025122,090 mi+6,824 mi
- 18/07/2025122,095 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF54 AEJ 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 (DF54 AEJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 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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