2011 VOLVO V501.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 129,466 miles recorded, this Grey 2011 VOLVO V50 runs on Diesel with a 1560cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1560cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2011 Volvo V50 (WBP 465) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2023 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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