2004 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · OV54 UEN
2004 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/11/2004. Recorded mileage 148,348 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1798cc
OV54 UEN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 148,348 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
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.
OV54 UEN Mileage History
- 04/05/2022132,237 mi
- 04/05/2022132,237 mi
- 12/05/2023148,348 mi+16,111 mi
- 12/05/2023148,348 mi
Average of roughly 15,769 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OV54 UEN 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 (OV54 UEN) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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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