2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · WG54 JPJ
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 212,866 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG54 JPJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 212,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG54 JPJ MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (WG54 JPJ) between December 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WG54 JPJ Mileage History
- 10/12/2021192,840 mi
- 10/10/2022198,750 mi+5,910 mi
- 26/10/2023212,866 mi+14,116 mi
Average of roughly 10,679 miles per year across 3 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: 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
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
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