2008 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · AC08 OUA
2008 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23/04/2008. Recorded mileage 129,319 miles. MOT valid until 17/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2400cc
AC08 OUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 129,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AC08 OUA Mileage History
- 12/12/2022119,172 mi
- 09/12/2023126,225 mi+7,053 mi
- 30/11/2024127,713 mi+1,488 mi
- 16/12/2025129,319 mi+1,606 mi
- 18/12/2025129,319 mi
Average of roughly 3,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AC08 OUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (AC08 OUA) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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