2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OV04 AHP
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/03/2004. Recorded mileage 155,300 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1998cc
OV04 AHP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
- 155,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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.
OV04 AHP Mileage History
- 27/09/2021150,691 mi
- 30/09/2021150,701 mi+10 mi
- 28/09/2022155,300 mi+4,599 mi
Average of roughly 4,601 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
OV04 AHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (OV04 AHP) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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