2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · WD08 FAM
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/07/2008. Recorded mileage 71,455 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
WD08 FAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 71,455 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: Good
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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WD08 FAM Mileage History
- 31/05/202261,174 mi
- 30/06/202364,097 mi+2,923 mi
- 10/09/202468,574 mi+4,477 mi
- 02/09/202571,455 mi+2,881 mi
Average of roughly 3,156 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WD08 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (WD08 FAM) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 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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