2004 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · OY54 VTJ
2004 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/09/2004. Recorded mileage 78,527 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1798cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OY54 VTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 78,527 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
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.
OY54 VTJ Mileage History
- 11/10/202274,142 mi
- 23/10/202376,139 mi+1,997 mi
- 22/10/202477,770 mi+1,631 mi
- 25/10/202477,779 mi+9 mi
- 20/10/202578,527 mi+748 mi
Average of roughly 1,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY54 VTJ 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 (OY54 VTJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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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