2008 VOLVO V501.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
VOLVO V50 (2008, Diesel, 1560cc) — mileage recorded at 63,073. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2008 Volvo V50 (D185 DAL) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2022 to December 2024, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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