2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · FN54 UXR
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 225,006 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN54 UXR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 225,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN54 UXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (FN54 UXR) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FN54 UXR Mileage History
- 16/09/2022209,683 mi
- 15/09/2023214,622 mi+4,939 mi
- 08/11/2024217,544 mi+2,922 mi
- 07/11/2025225,006 mi+7,462 mi
Average of roughly 4,875 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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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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