2008 VOLVO V502.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for T80 YEO: 2008 VOLVO V50 (Silver, Diesel). Mileage: 134,879. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1997cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volvo V50 (T80 YEO) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2023 and December 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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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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