2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · SB08 XFU
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2008. Recorded mileage 114,215 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
SB08 XFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 114,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
SB08 XFU Mileage History
- 05/10/2021107,587 mi
- 14/10/2021107,758 mi+171 mi
- 20/09/2022112,622 mi+4,864 mi
- 12/05/2023114,212 mi+1,590 mi
- 18/05/2023114,215 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB08 XFU 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 (SB08 XFU) between October 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SB08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SB08XFU.
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
BMW
1 SERIES
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
CITROEN
BERLINGO
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
MERCEDES-BENZ
VITO
VAUXHALL
CORSA
SKODA
CITIGO
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA