2011 VOLVO V501.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2011 VOLVO V50 is a Diesel vehicle with a 1560cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 86,002.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volvo V50 (S8 DYF) from 2011 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2023 and February 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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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