2008 Volvo V50 · 19,359 MOT tests
2008 Volvo V50 reliability
2008 Volvo V50s fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 V50 years (19,359 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- 46.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 130,249
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,359
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 11.1% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volvo V50
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.9%
- Suspension19.2%
- Body, chassis and structure11.1%
- Tyres10.7%
- Brakes10.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.98%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.87%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.23%)
Is a 2008 Volvo V50 reliable?
2008 Volvo V50s fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 V50 years (19,359 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volvo V50 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.49% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.98% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volvo V50 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volvo V50 shows 130,249 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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