2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · RE08 VEA
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 90,648 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE08 VEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 90,648 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.
RE08 VEA 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 VEA) between November 2021 and February 2026.
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.
RE08 VEA Mileage History
- 01/11/202179,267 mi
- 08/12/202282,150 mi+2,883 mi
- 06/02/202485,039 mi+2,889 mi
- 11/02/202587,948 mi+2,909 mi
- 06/02/202690,648 mi+2,700 mi
Average of roughly 2,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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