2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · DC56 SHA
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/05/2008. Recorded mileage 84,211 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,211 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
DC56 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 84,211 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: Good
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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.
DC56 SHA Mileage History
- 06/04/202265,828 mi
- 05/04/202372,018 mi+6,190 mi
- 13/03/202475,838 mi+3,820 mi
- 12/03/202579,776 mi+3,938 mi
- 01/04/202684,211 mi+4,435 mi
Average of roughly 4,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC56 SHA 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 (DC56 SHA) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 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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