2004 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · PN54 HBH
2004 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2004. Recorded mileage 158,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2521cc
PN54 HBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 158,988 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: 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.
PN54 HBH Mileage History
- 08/08/2022129,909 mi
- 21/07/2023138,587 mi+8,678 mi
- 21/08/2024148,799 mi+10,212 mi
- 21/08/2024148,799 mi
- 07/08/2025158,988 mi+10,189 mi
Average of roughly 9,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN54 HBH 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 (PN54 HBH) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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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