2008 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · OS55 JSC
2008 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29/04/2008. Recorded mileage 75,302 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2400cc
OS55 JSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 75,302 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: Average
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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.
OS55 JSC Mileage History
- 05/10/202161,529 mi
- 11/10/202263,783 mi+2,254 mi
- 27/06/202364,684 mi+901 mi
- 06/06/202470,932 mi+6,248 mi
- 24/06/202575,302 mi+4,370 mi
Average of roughly 3,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OS55 JSC 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 (OS55 JSC) between October 2021 and June 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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