2008 Volvo V50 2.4L Diesel · SW08 LCU
2008 Volvo V50 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 120,452 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2400cc
SW08 LCU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2023
- 120,452 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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SW08 LCU Mileage History
- 10/12/2021102,271 mi
- 09/12/2022110,591 mi+8,320 mi
- 09/12/2023120,452 mi+9,861 mi
Average of roughly 9,113 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 LCU 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 (SW08 LCU) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 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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