2008 VOLVO V501.6L Petrol
This 2008 VOLVO V50 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1596cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 139,633.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
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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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2008, this Volvo V50 with plate L17 GDW has undergone 4 MOT inspections since December 2021.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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