Official DVLA Record

2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · GL08 XKY

GL08 XKY

2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2008. Recorded mileage 195,881 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO V50
Year / Origin
2008 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
195,881 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1798cc

GL08 XKY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
  • 195,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

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 XKY Mileage History

  1. 29/03/2023180,423 mi
  2. 08/04/2024189,218 mi+8,795 mi
  3. 19/04/2024189,417 mi+199 mi
  4. 16/04/2025195,881 mi+6,464 mi
  5. 16/04/2025195,881 mi

Average of roughly 7,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GL08 XKY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (GL08 XKY) between March 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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