VOLVO V502008 · 2.4L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2008 VOLVO V50 is a Diesel vehicle with a 2400cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 155,055.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2400cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 5/16/2026, 1:04:31 AM
Checking the history for this 2008 Volvo V50 (V40 LAC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2023 to August 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
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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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