2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · RE08 KHO
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/04/2008. Recorded mileage 120,409 miles. MOT valid until 06/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
RE08 KHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 120,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
RE08 KHO Mileage History
- 26/10/2023101,268 mi
- 07/12/2024113,453 mi+12,185 mi
- 07/12/2024113,453 mi
- 22/11/2025120,409 mi+6,956 mi
- 22/11/2025120,409 mi
Average of roughly 9,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE08 KHO 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 (RE08 KHO) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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