2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · YG58 ESO
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 160,636 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG58 ESO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2025
- 160,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG58 ESO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (YG58 ESO) between October 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke at when rpm raised to carry out emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
YG58 ESO Mileage History
- 03/10/201133,530 mi
- 03/10/201133,530 mi
- 16/03/201348,140 mi+14,610 mi
- 16/03/201348,140 mi
- 18/03/201457,575 mi+9,435 mi
- 23/03/201568,068 mi+10,493 mi
- 04/03/201672,804 mi+4,736 mi
- 10/11/201674,191 mi+1,387 mi
- 11/11/201674,193 mi+2 mi
- 14/11/201781,272 mi+7,079 mi
- 05/11/201892,342 mi+11,070 mi
- 08/11/201999,482 mi+7,140 mi
- 11/11/201999,530 mi+48 mi
- 12/10/2020102,533 mi+3,003 mi
- 19/10/2020102,542 mi+9 mi
- 26/10/2021113,119 mi+10,577 mi
- 02/11/2022125,862 mi+12,743 mi
- 07/11/2023134,046 mi+8,184 mi
- 07/11/2023134,046 mi
- 29/10/2024138,867 mi+4,821 mi
- 05/11/2024138,931 mi+64 mi
- 09/11/2024138,992 mi+61 mi
- 07/11/2025160,636 mi+21,644 mi
Average of roughly 9,017 miles per year across 23 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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