VOLVO V502008 · 2.4L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2008 VOLVO V50? It's a Diesel with a 2400cc engine showing 123,014 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2400cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2008 Volvo V50 (L18 CDK), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2023 to February 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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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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