2008 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · RF58 FAJ
2008 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2008. Recorded mileage 161,336 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,336 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
RF58 FAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 161,336 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.
RF58 FAJ Mileage History
- 29/11/2021131,189 mi
- 12/12/2022142,767 mi+11,578 mi
- 05/12/2023150,546 mi+7,779 mi
- 11/12/2024156,994 mi+6,448 mi
- 10/10/2025161,336 mi+4,342 mi
Average of roughly 7,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF58 FAJ 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 (RF58 FAJ) between November 2021 and October 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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