2008 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · BD08 YOR
2008 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13/06/2008. Recorded mileage 159,127 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,127 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
BD08 YOR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 159,127 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: Average
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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.
BD08 YOR Mileage History
- 14/09/2021141,292 mi
- 26/09/2022149,475 mi+8,183 mi
- 22/09/2023154,958 mi+5,483 mi
- 26/09/2024159,127 mi+4,169 mi
Average of roughly 5,879 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BD08 YOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (BD08 YOR) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 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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