VOLVO V502011 · 2.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2011 VOLVO V50? It's a Petrol with a 2000cc engine showing 166,053 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 2000cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2011 Volvo V50 (V42 FUT), we found 3 MOT results in the period of February 2025 to February 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 67% success rate (2 passes and 1 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
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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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