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2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CU08 OWO

CU08 OWO

2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 109,106 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO V50
Year / Origin
2008 · Swansea
MOT Status
Valid until 17/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
109,106 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2008 Volvo V50 currently meets roadworthiness standards, as the most recent MOT test on 109,106 miles was passed in February 2026, indicating no immediate safety hazards. However, the maintenance history reveals a clear pattern of failure, with the most recent test failing at 5.3mm offset on the front coil spring in February 2026, marking the first instance of a structural component failure. The vehicle's mileage trajectory is inconsistent with typical usage patterns, showing significant gaps between test dates and rapid accumulation of miles between 2025 and 2026, which suggests a lack of regular servicing or a reliance on older.

CU08 OWO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
  • 109,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

CU08 OWO Mileage History

  1. 22/01/2024104,993 mi
  2. 23/01/2025108,529 mi+3,536 mi
  3. 04/02/2025108,631 mi+102 mi
  4. 17/02/2026109,106 mi+475 mi
  5. 18/02/2026109,106 mi

Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CU08 OWO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 22:09
MOT Analysis

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 (CU08 OWO) between January 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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