2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · OY58 AYA
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 172,425 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,425 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
OY58 AYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 172,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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.
OY58 AYA Mileage History
- 06/09/2024147,013 mi
- 06/09/2024147,013 mi
- 19/08/2025159,233 mi+12,220 mi
- 17/08/2026172,425 mi+13,192 mi
- 17/08/2026172,425 mi
Average of roughly 13,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY58 AYA 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 (OY58 AYA) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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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