2008 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · FM08 ABO
2008 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24/07/2008. Recorded mileage 178,844 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2400cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FM08 ABO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2023
- 178,844 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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FM08 ABO Mileage History
- 05/01/2022164,947 mi
- 04/01/2023169,884 mi+4,937 mi
- 04/01/2023169,884 mi
- 22/12/2023178,844 mi+8,960 mi
Average of roughly 7,088 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FM08 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (FM08 ABO) between January 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2023 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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