VOLVO V502008 · 1.8L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2008 VOLVO V50 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1798cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 122,168.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volvo V50 (P40 OJC) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2022 and October 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 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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