2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · RO05 PRH
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/10/2008. Recorded mileage 126,619 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,619 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
RO05 PRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 126,619 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: Average
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RO05 PRH Mileage History
- 01/10/202195,261 mi
- 23/09/2022102,243 mi+6,982 mi
- 29/09/2023111,514 mi+9,271 mi
- 05/06/2024115,664 mi+4,150 mi
- 03/06/2025126,619 mi+10,955 mi
Average of roughly 8,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO05 PRH 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 (RO05 PRH) between October 2021 and June 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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