2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · GU08 VBO
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/03/2008. Recorded mileage 119,432 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
GU08 VBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 119,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
GU08 VBO Mileage History
- 27/11/202399,517 mi
- 08/12/202399,895 mi+378 mi
- 25/11/2024109,199 mi+9,304 mi
- 12/12/2025119,432 mi+10,233 mi
- 12/12/2025119,432 mi
Average of roughly 9,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU08 VBO 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 (GU08 VBO) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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