2011 VOLVO V501.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2011 VOLVO V50? It's a Diesel with a 1560cc engine showing 238,478 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2011, this Volvo V50 with plate 265 AWB has undergone 5 MOT inspections since April 2023.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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