2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · BD08 YPE
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/06/2008. Recorded mileage 218,559 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,559 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
BD08 YPE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2022
- 218,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
BD08 YPE Mileage History
- 15/11/2021203,585 mi
- 22/11/2021203,589 mi+4 mi
- 07/11/2022218,557 mi+14,968 mi
- 14/11/2022218,559 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 15,024 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BD08 YPE 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 YPE) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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