2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · SL08 UUJ
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/07/2008. Recorded mileage 133,178 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL08 UUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 133,178 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
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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SL08 UUJ Mileage History
- 09/12/2021109,781 mi
- 12/12/2022120,424 mi+10,643 mi
- 15/08/2023126,899 mi+6,475 mi
- 13/08/2024129,087 mi+2,188 mi
- 29/07/2025133,178 mi+4,091 mi
Average of roughly 6,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 UUJ 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 (SL08 UUJ) between December 2021 and July 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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