VOLVO V502008 · 2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
VOLVO V50 (2008, Diesel, 1998cc) — mileage recorded at 122,315. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1998cc
Free vehicle health score
Public record health check: Average.
Based on free DVLA & DVSA signals. Premium checks for stolen/finance/write-off history are locked below.
Technical Specifications
AI Intelligence
What's this car worth today?
Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.
Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2008 Volvo V50 (999 R), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2023 to November 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.
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.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
Similar Vehicles
Similar vehicles checked recently