2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · RF04 HYU
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 212,331 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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RF04 HYU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2021
- 212,331 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.
RF04 HYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (RF04 HYU) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RF04 HYU Mileage History
- 13/10/2021212,297 mi
- 13/10/2021212,331 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 149,625 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
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