2004 Volvo V50 2.4L Petrol · OVS 831
2004 Volvo V50 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 18/06/2004. Recorded mileage 152,034 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2435cc
OVS 831 Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 152,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
OVS 831 Mileage History
- 18/06/200733,374 mi
- 18/06/200733,374 mi
- 12/06/200839,533 mi+6,159 mi
- 18/06/200946,667 mi+7,134 mi
- 19/11/201056,708 mi+10,041 mi
- 17/11/201164,689 mi+7,981 mi
- 17/11/201164,689 mi
- 19/11/201270,804 mi+6,115 mi
- 19/11/201270,804 mi
- 18/11/201379,262 mi+8,458 mi
- 20/11/201490,039 mi+10,777 mi
- 24/11/201490,112 mi+73 mi
- 12/10/201598,715 mi+8,603 mi
- 23/12/201599,325 mi+610 mi
- 23/12/201599,325 mi
- 13/02/2017107,163 mi+7,838 mi
- 13/02/2017107,163 mi
- 07/02/2018113,417 mi+6,254 mi
- 08/02/2018113,417 mi
- 01/02/2019117,724 mi+4,307 mi
- 01/02/2019117,724 mi
- 05/02/2020124,925 mi+7,201 mi
- 01/06/2022129,445 mi+4,520 mi
- 02/10/2023129,510 mi+65 mi
- 19/08/2024135,217 mi+5,707 mi
- 07/08/2025143,299 mi+8,082 mi
- 07/08/2025143,299 mi
- 12/08/2026152,034 mi+8,735 mi
- 12/08/2026152,034 mi
Average of roughly 6,196 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
OVS 831 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (OVS 831) between June 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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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