2004 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · PE54 TPZ
2004 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2004. Recorded mileage 116,198 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,198 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
PE54 TPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 116,198 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
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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.
PE54 TPZ Mileage History
- 21/08/202398,038 mi
- 21/08/202398,038 mi
- 09/09/2024105,328 mi+7,290 mi
- 10/09/2024105,329 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2025116,198 mi+10,869 mi
Average of roughly 8,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE54 TPZ 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 (PE54 TPZ) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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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