2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · RF08 ODP
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/06/2008. Recorded mileage 166,812 miles. MOT valid until 19/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1997cc
RF08 ODP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 166,812 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: Good
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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.
RF08 ODP Mileage History
- 20/12/2021128,996 mi
- 23/11/2022136,314 mi+7,318 mi
- 01/09/2023141,769 mi+5,455 mi
- 20/09/2024158,536 mi+16,767 mi
- 09/09/2025166,812 mi+8,276 mi
Average of roughly 10,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF08 ODP 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 (RF08 ODP) between December 2021 and September 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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