2004 Volvo V50 2.4L Lpg · MA04 DCZ
2004 Volvo V50 (2.4L, lpg). First registered 03 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 150,968 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MA04 DCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 150,968 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
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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.
MA04 DCZ Mileage History
- 16/01/2023122,768 mi
- 20/01/2023122,804 mi+36 mi
- 14/01/2024131,755 mi+8,951 mi
- 19/01/2025141,499 mi+9,744 mi
- 19/01/2026150,968 mi+9,469 mi
Average of roughly 9,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA04 DCZ 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 (MA04 DCZ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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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- 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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