2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AX08 FTA
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/07/2008. Recorded mileage 176,769 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1998cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AX08 FTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 176,769 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
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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AX08 FTA Mileage History
- 11/02/2022156,693 mi
- 26/01/2023163,445 mi+6,752 mi
- 14/02/2024166,834 mi+3,389 mi
- 11/03/2025170,343 mi+3,509 mi
- 12/03/2026176,769 mi+6,426 mi
Average of roughly 4,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX08 FTA 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 FTA) between February 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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