2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · GV08 SYF
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 200,330 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1997cc
GV08 SYF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2024
- 200,330 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: Average
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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GV08 SYF Mileage History
- 20/04/2022193,555 mi
- 25/04/2023196,940 mi+3,385 mi
- 27/04/2024200,330 mi+3,390 mi
Average of roughly 3,353 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
GV08 SYF 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 (GV08 SYF) between April 2022 and April 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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