2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · LM08 THU
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/05/2008. Recorded mileage 143,815 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,815 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.
LM08 THU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2025
- 143,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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LM08 THU Mileage History
- 09/12/2022134,976 mi
- 13/12/2022134,976 mi
- 25/11/2023139,364 mi+4,388 mi
- 25/11/2023139,364 mi
- 07/05/2025143,815 mi+4,451 mi
Average of roughly 3,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM08 THU 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 (LM08 THU) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 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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