2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YG08 UTS
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 178,043 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YG08 UTS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
- 178,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG08 UTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (YG08 UTS) between May 2011 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YG08 UTS Mileage History
- 03/05/201183,718 mi
- 03/05/201183,718 mi
- 13/03/201295,590 mi+11,872 mi
- 27/03/2013108,886 mi+13,296 mi
- 28/03/2014114,732 mi+5,846 mi
- 28/03/2014114,732 mi
- 28/03/2015121,665 mi+6,933 mi
- 30/03/2016127,981 mi+6,316 mi
- 05/04/2016127,981 mi
- 31/03/2017134,553 mi+6,572 mi
- 03/04/2017134,553 mi
- 30/03/2018140,676 mi+6,123 mi
- 31/03/2018140,676 mi
- 28/03/2019146,710 mi+6,034 mi
- 28/03/2019146,710 mi
- 01/10/2020159,115 mi+12,405 mi
- 14/10/2021178,043 mi+18,928 mi
Average of roughly 9,026 miles per year across 17 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: Poor
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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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