2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · DG58 NFV
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 201,302 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG58 NFV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2022
- 201,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
DG58 NFV Mileage History
- 28/10/201178,887 mi
- 31/10/201179,013 mi+126 mi
- 19/10/201297,452 mi+18,439 mi
- 19/10/201297,453 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2013117,684 mi+20,231 mi
- 28/10/2013117,684 mi
- 02/10/2014134,029 mi+16,345 mi
- 02/10/2014134,029 mi
- 22/10/2015147,729 mi+13,700 mi
- 22/10/2015147,729 mi
- 14/10/2016159,322 mi+11,593 mi
- 19/10/2017169,272 mi+9,950 mi
- 20/10/2017169,274 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/2018178,070 mi+8,796 mi
- 04/10/2018178,076 mi+6 mi
- 05/11/2019187,755 mi+9,679 mi
- 04/11/2020191,571 mi+3,816 mi
- 31/03/2022201,301 mi+9,730 mi
- 04/04/2022201,302 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,732 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
DG58 NFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (DG58 NFV) between October 2011 and April 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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