2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · FT58 FCX
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/09/2008. Recorded mileage 172,995 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 172,995 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2000cc
FT58 FCX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 172,995 km 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: Average
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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.
FT58 FCX Odometer History
- 09/02/2022151,683 km
- 07/02/2023159,858 km+8,175 km
- 01/02/2024172,995 km+13,137 km
Average of roughly 10,782 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FT58 FCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (FT58 FCX) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 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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