2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · MR03 DOG
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2008. Recorded mileage 94,543 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,543 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
MR03 DOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 94,543 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
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.
MR03 DOG Mileage History
- 03/12/202193,575 mi
- 17/11/202293,841 mi+266 mi
- 28/11/202394,218 mi+377 mi
- 22/11/202494,531 mi+313 mi
- 24/11/202594,543 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MR03 DOG 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 (MR03 DOG) between December 2021 and November 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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