2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · GL08 UUJ
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2008. Recorded mileage 127,038 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
GL08 UUJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2023
- 127,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
GL08 UUJ Mileage History
- 21/06/2022120,240 mi
- 21/06/2022120,240 mi
- 04/08/2023127,038 mi+6,798 mi
Average of roughly 6,073 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
GL08 UUJ 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 (GL08 UUJ) between June 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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