2004 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · YY54 BBO
2004 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 98,787 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,787 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
YY54 BBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2023
- 98,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
YY54 BBO Mileage History
- 23/09/202195,725 mi
- 22/09/202297,609 mi+1,884 mi
- 23/09/202297,609 mi
- 30/09/202398,787 mi+1,178 mi
Average of roughly 1,517 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YY54 BBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (YY54 BBO) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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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