2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YA08 LMU
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 127,193 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA08 LMU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 127,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA08 LMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (YA08 LMU) between July 2011 and March 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
YA08 LMU Mileage History
- 28/07/201133,326 mi
- 28/07/201241,601 mi+8,275 mi
- 19/07/201349,761 mi+8,160 mi
- 11/07/201458,093 mi+8,332 mi
- 11/07/201458,093 mi
- 20/07/201566,281 mi+8,188 mi
- 19/08/201674,773 mi+8,492 mi
- 04/08/201781,852 mi+7,079 mi
- 16/08/201781,978 mi+126 mi
- 13/03/201886,574 mi+4,596 mi
- 14/03/201886,575 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/201995,903 mi+9,328 mi
- 21/03/2020103,783 mi+7,880 mi
- 22/03/2021111,217 mi+7,434 mi
- 24/03/2021111,265 mi+48 mi
- 21/03/2022119,750 mi+8,485 mi
- 20/03/2023127,193 mi+7,443 mi
- 20/03/2023127,193 mi
Average of roughly 8,061 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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