2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · LU58 BEZ
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 131,448 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LU58 BEZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 131,448 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
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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.
LU58 BEZ Mileage History
- 27/10/2021112,850 mi
- 17/10/2022117,436 mi+4,586 mi
- 18/10/2023122,089 mi+4,653 mi
- 22/10/2024126,588 mi+4,499 mi
- 20/10/2025131,448 mi+4,860 mi
Average of roughly 4,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LU58 BEZ 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 (LU58 BEZ) between October 2021 and October 2025.
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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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