2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CV08 SNU
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 135,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,200 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
CV08 SNU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2023
- 135,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
CV08 SNU Mileage History
- 01/04/2022128,523 mi
- 01/04/2022128,526 mi+3 mi
- 03/04/2023135,200 mi+6,674 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
CV08 SNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (CV08 SNU) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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