2004 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · OE04 AWP
2004 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 200,156 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE04 AWP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 200,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE04 AWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (OE04 AWP) between April 2007 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
OE04 AWP Mileage History
- 27/04/200747,656 mi
- 03/04/200857,680 mi+10,024 mi
- 08/04/200969,642 mi+11,962 mi
- 29/04/201078,373 mi+8,731 mi
- 29/07/201189,811 mi+11,438 mi
- 29/07/201189,811 mi
- 12/10/2012100,630 mi+10,819 mi
- 12/10/2012100,630 mi
- 23/10/2013105,123 mi+4,493 mi
- 23/10/2013105,123 mi
- 17/10/2014107,110 mi+1,987 mi
- 17/10/2014107,110 mi
- 21/10/2015111,374 mi+4,264 mi
- 06/12/2016115,910 mi+4,536 mi
- 30/11/2017120,540 mi+4,630 mi
- 04/12/2018126,253 mi+5,713 mi
- 03/01/2020130,250 mi+3,997 mi
- 06/03/2021131,842 mi+1,592 mi
- 06/03/2021131,842 mi
- 10/03/2022145,437 mi+13,595 mi
- 10/03/2022145,437 mi
- 09/03/2023161,728 mi+16,291 mi
- 09/03/2023161,728 mi
- 10/04/2024185,348 mi+23,620 mi
- 23/04/2024185,801 mi+453 mi
- 22/04/2025199,976 mi+14,175 mi
- 28/04/2025200,156 mi+180 mi
Average of roughly 8,470 miles per year across 27 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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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