2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · FA04 YYG
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 235,487 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FA04 YYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2023
- 235,487 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.
FA04 YYG Mileage History
- 23/09/2021219,489 mi
- 18/10/2022230,211 mi+10,722 mi
- 25/10/2022230,229 mi+18 mi
- 05/11/2023235,481 mi+5,252 mi
- 05/11/2023235,487 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA04 YYG 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 (FA04 YYG) between September 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2023 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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- 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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