2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · SO08 FJF
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/07/2008. Recorded mileage 194,813 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1998cc
SO08 FJF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/04/2023
- 194,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SO08 FJF Mileage History
- 22/04/2022178,900 mi
- 26/04/2022179,013 mi+113 mi
- 06/04/2023194,813 mi+15,800 mi
Average of roughly 16,657 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 FJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (SO08 FJF) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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