2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · NV08 FOU
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/05/2008. Recorded mileage 113,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
NV08 FOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 113,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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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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.
NV08 FOU Mileage History
- 15/08/2024103,766 mi
- 14/08/2025108,434 mi+4,668 mi
- 20/08/2025108,474 mi+40 mi
- 22/08/2025108,476 mi+2 mi
- 17/08/2026113,666 mi+5,190 mi
Average of roughly 4,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NV08 FOU 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 (NV08 FOU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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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