2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · ND08 TFF
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/04/2008. Recorded mileage 168,458 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,458 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
ND08 TFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 168,458 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: 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.
ND08 TFF Mileage History
- 09/09/2022157,652 mi
- 09/09/2022157,652 mi
- 11/10/2023159,448 mi+1,796 mi
- 10/10/2024164,581 mi+5,133 mi
- 09/10/2025168,458 mi+3,877 mi
Average of roughly 3,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ND08 TFF 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 (ND08 TFF) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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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