2008 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0L Petrol · V10 XCW
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (5.0L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 53,801 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4961cc
V10 XCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 53,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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 Lamborghini Lamborghini Gallardo
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
V10 XCW Mileage History
- 14/05/202252,869 mi
- 26/05/202352,991 mi+122 mi
- 14/10/202457,319 mi+4,328 mi
- 14/10/202453,719 mi-3,600 mi
- 22/11/202553,801 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V10 XCW 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (V10 XCW) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- eGear Clutch and Actuator Wear(Serious)
The automated manual transmission uses a single-plate clutch and a hydraulic actuator. Stop-start traffic and reversing uphill are the primary killers of these clutches.
- Oil Pump and Coolant Pipe Leaks(Serious)
Pre-LP models can suffer from oil pump failure or coolant leaks from the "V" of the engine as hoses perish.
- Leaking Nose Lift Shocks(Moderate)
The hydraulic system that raises the front to clear speed bumps can leak fluid from the shocks.
- Electrical Gremlins and Sensor Failures(Moderate)
Early Gallardos (2003–2008) are particularly prone to intermittent electrical issues, including random dashboard warning lights, sensor malfunctions, pixel failures in the instrument cluster LCD, and dry solder joints on the main relay board causing intermittent no-start conditions. The battery draws significant parasitic current even when parked and can drain in as little as two weeks.
- Excessive Oil Consumption(Moderate)
The 5.0L and 5.2L V10 engines can develop higher-than-expected oil consumption as they age, particularly around valve cover gaskets and camshaft seals. The engine can consume up to 1 litre per 1,000 miles if gaskets have deteriorated. Oil leaks from the valley of the V can drip onto the undertray, making them hard to spot visually.
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