2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · YY08 GGF
2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 214,420 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,420 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
YY08 GGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 214,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
YY08 GGF Mileage History
- 09/08/2024195,138 mi
- 08/08/2025208,771 mi+13,633 mi
- 30/07/2026213,675 mi+4,904 mi
- 13/08/2026214,153 mi+478 mi
- 19/08/2026214,420 mi+267 mi
Average of roughly 9,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 GGF 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 (YY08 GGF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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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