2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AX08 DFV
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/07/2008. Recorded mileage 178,413 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1997cc
AX08 DFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 178,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AX08 DFV Mileage History
- 11/04/2022143,956 mi
- 03/04/2023153,993 mi+10,037 mi
- 25/03/2024164,003 mi+10,010 mi
- 17/03/2025172,134 mi+8,131 mi
- 17/03/2026178,413 mi+6,279 mi
Average of roughly 8,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX08 DFV 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 (AX08 DFV) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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