2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · MM08 ASU
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/07/2008. Recorded mileage 110,684 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
MM08 ASU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2023
- 110,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
MM08 ASU Mileage History
- 03/09/202180,597 mi
- 04/09/202180,597 mi
- 02/09/202299,812 mi+19,215 mi
- 01/09/2023110,684 mi+10,872 mi
Average of roughly 15,092 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MM08 ASU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (MM08 ASU) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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