2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · CX08 VFP
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/03/2008. Recorded mileage 124,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
CX08 VFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 124,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
CX08 VFP Mileage History
- 29/03/2023116,102 mi
- 05/10/2023117,915 mi+1,813 mi
- 29/08/2024120,074 mi+2,159 mi
- 05/09/2024120,076 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/2025124,666 mi+4,590 mi
Average of roughly 3,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX08 VFP 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 (CX08 VFP) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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