2008 Volvo V50 2.5L Petrol · RV08 HHA
2008 Volvo V50 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17/03/2008. Recorded mileage 159,337 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2521cc
RV08 HHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 159,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
RV08 HHA Mileage History
- 18/02/2022133,239 mi
- 10/02/2023142,381 mi+9,142 mi
- 27/01/2024150,135 mi+7,754 mi
- 17/02/2025159,316 mi+9,181 mi
- 24/02/2025159,337 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 8,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 HHA 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 (RV08 HHA) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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