2004 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · YY04 YAV
2004 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2004. Recorded mileage 186,344 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,344 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
YY04 YAV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2022
- 186,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
YY04 YAV Mileage History
- 07/08/200725,648 mi
- 25/07/200834,447 mi+8,799 mi
- 24/07/200949,497 mi+15,050 mi
- 02/08/201057,819 mi+8,322 mi
- 14/03/201159,369 mi+1,550 mi
- 18/02/201272,278 mi+12,909 mi
- 13/03/201383,555 mi+11,277 mi
- 14/08/201496,168 mi+12,613 mi
- 13/08/2015102,183 mi+6,015 mi
- 10/08/2016110,332 mi+8,149 mi
- 10/08/2016110,332 mi
- 14/10/2017119,964 mi+9,632 mi
- 14/10/2017119,964 mi
- 10/10/2018131,658 mi+11,694 mi
- 10/10/2018131,658 mi
- 18/10/2019146,321 mi+14,663 mi
- 15/10/2020159,060 mi+12,739 mi
- 15/10/2020159,060 mi
- 28/09/2021170,302 mi+11,242 mi
- 19/10/2022186,344 mi+16,042 mi
Average of roughly 10,572 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YY04 YAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (YY04 YAV) between August 2007 and October 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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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