2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YA08 FPL
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/06/2008. Recorded mileage 110,070 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,070 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
YA08 FPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 110,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YA08 FPL Mileage History
- 02/03/202394,095 mi
- 04/03/2024101,590 mi+7,495 mi
- 28/02/2025108,326 mi+6,736 mi
- 03/03/2025108,326 mi
- 09/04/2026110,070 mi+1,744 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA08 FPL 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 (YA08 FPL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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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