2008 Volvo V50 1.6L Petrol · YL08 LSZ
2008 Volvo V50 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/07/2008. Recorded mileage 88,663 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
YL08 LSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 88,663 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
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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.
YL08 LSZ Mileage History
- 19/05/202284,489 mi
- 17/05/202385,496 mi+1,007 mi
- 21/05/202486,516 mi+1,020 mi
- 20/05/202587,503 mi+987 mi
- 11/04/202688,663 mi+1,160 mi
Average of roughly 1,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 LSZ 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 (YL08 LSZ) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 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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