2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · S8 SBL
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2008. Recorded mileage 153,124 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,124 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
S8 SBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 153,124 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.
S8 SBL Mileage History
- 11/02/2022130,081 mi
- 28/01/2023135,857 mi+5,776 mi
- 10/02/2024143,206 mi+7,349 mi
- 01/02/2025148,492 mi+5,286 mi
- 24/01/2026153,124 mi+4,632 mi
Average of roughly 5,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S8 SBL 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 (S8 SBL) 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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