2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · GL08 XSH
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 174,250 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1998cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GL08 XSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 174,250 miles 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: Good
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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GL08 XSH Mileage History
- 28/02/2022142,658 mi
- 28/02/2023145,754 mi+3,096 mi
- 01/03/2024152,891 mi+7,137 mi
- 21/02/2025164,577 mi+11,686 mi
- 20/02/2026174,250 mi+9,673 mi
Average of roughly 7,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL08 XSH 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 (GL08 XSH) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 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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