2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · RO08 GKG
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/04/2008. Recorded mileage 91,270 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
RO08 GKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 91,270 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.
RO08 GKG Mileage History
- 01/02/202274,269 mi
- 25/01/202378,399 mi+4,130 mi
- 31/01/202482,862 mi+4,463 mi
- 22/01/202586,807 mi+3,945 mi
- 14/01/202691,270 mi+4,463 mi
Average of roughly 4,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO08 GKG 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 (RO08 GKG) between February 2022 and January 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.
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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