2008 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · DV08 YRG
2008 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2008. Recorded mileage 173,577 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
DV08 YRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 173,577 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: 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.
DV08 YRG Mileage History
- 10/03/2023137,287 mi
- 19/03/2024152,286 mi+14,999 mi
- 19/03/2024152,287 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2025167,124 mi+14,837 mi
- 26/03/2026173,577 mi+6,453 mi
Average of roughly 11,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV08 YRG 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 (DV08 YRG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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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