Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 2004 Volvo V50 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.4 petrol (103 kW, 138 hp), 2.4 petrol (125 kW, 168 hp) and 2.5 petrol (162 kW, 217 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 petrol | 103 kW 138 hp | 858 |
| 2.4 petrol | 125 kW 168 hp | 303 |
| 2.5 petrol | 162 kW 217 hp | 233 |
| 1.8 petrol | 92 kW 123 hp | 190 |
| 2.0 diesel | 100 kW 134 hp | 59 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,647 first registered in 2004 are on Dutch roads; 29% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €37,063.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde890
- Band onvoldoende profiel794
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd643
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld491
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af477
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm327
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen310
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt277
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
561 cars built in 2004 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 293 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,027 of these cars first registered in 2004 took their annual MOT test. 53% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2004 the figure was 56%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 22.0% | 17.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Brakes | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.0% | 9.1% |
| Tyres | 10.0% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.8% | 7.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
1,020 of these cars first registered in 2004 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 317,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
62 2004 cars are on the New Zealand register; 81% arrived as used imports, 19% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2004 Volvo V50.
| 2010396 8 Nov 2010 | Accessories On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date… |
| 2008023 28 Jan 2008 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, insufficient sealing of the Fuel Pump Electronic Module may lead to water ingress corrosion, possibly causing the unit to fail. This may r… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAULTY SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2004 Volvo V50: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10213885 | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. |
| 10213883 | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
| 10213882 | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10205651 | News Letter 70 |
| 10158648 | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them. |
| 10088374 | WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. EACH REPAIR LINE MUST HAVE A SEPARATE AND IDENTIFIABLE TIME PUNCH FOR THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR FOR ALL REPAIR TYPES, I.E., WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY, AND INTERNAL. |
| 10087107 | THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER MEASURING TOOLS IS NOT CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE WHEN SUBMITTING WARRANTY CLAIMS. |
| 10044085 | VOLVO: EXCESSIVELY NEGATIVE REAR CAMBER MAY CAUSE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ABNORMAL ROAD NOISE OR RIDE. REFER TO THE CAMBER ANGLE SPECIFICATION IN RTJ 19674. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS S40,C30, AND V50 MODEL YEAR 2012. *JS |
| 10041668 | VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE |
| 10037819 | VOLVO: WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED THAT HAS LED LIGHTS THERE MAY BE A LIGHTING PROBLEM. *RM |
| 10037240 | VOLVO: THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH FOUR POSSIBLE TORUBLE CODES. *RM |
| 10030359 | VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PRESSURE INFERRED FROM THE CURRENT CONSUMED BY AN ELECTRIC PUMP THAT PUMPS AIR INTO THE FUEL TANK SYSTEM. *PE |
| 10029149 | VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE |
| 10027424 | VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. EARLIER VEHICLES WITHIN SAME RANGE, RECEIVE A TOTAL CAN OR SRS RELOAD OR UPGRADE WILL RECEIVE THE NEW LOGIC. *PE |
| 10026148 | VOLVO: PZEV (S40/V50) VEHICLES HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGE MENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. PZEV CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE |
| 10025688 | VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) ONLY. A VIBRATION, ESPECIALLY WHILE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR, AT AN ENGINE SPEED BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM. MAY BE WORSE IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE OR WHILE DRIVING UPHILL WITH A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE. *PE |
| 10024882 | COLD WEATHER: DOOR HARD TO CLOSE - MAY BECOME FROZEN. *NJ |
| 10022612 | LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ |
| 10022375 | INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DOOR FUNCTIONS. *KB UPDATED ON 12/7/07. *NJ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)