2011 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · AD11 CBV

The Volvo V50 passed its most recent MOT on 20 June 2025 at 121,761 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows odd administrative churn: the same day produced both a fail and a pass at identical mileage, and December 2024 logged two failed tests at 114,848 and 114,855 miles with no defects cited. Such entries suggest clerical or submission errors at the test centre rather than mechanical decline. Mileage sat at 106,142 in the November 2023 test and rose to 114,855 by December 2024, then to 121,761 by June 2025. That tracks to roughly 8,100 miles a year, typical for a 15-year-old car. The gap between November 2023 and December 2024 is the longest interval in the data, but accumulation stayed even. The sparse history shows no advisories across any test, so wear on consumables and structure went unflagged by testers. A buyer should still confirm structural integrity and suspension bushes in person. The clean record gives no warning of corrosion or worn coil springs, yet a 2011 car at 121,761 miles likely carries age-related fatigue the MOT missed. Inspect brake discs and calipers for binding, and check exhaust emissions against expected wear. Given the zero-defect passes and fails, previous keepers kept the Volvo to a basic test-standard threshold rather than proactive upkeep. Verify service history separately, as the MOT alone proves nothing beyond minimum compliance on the days tested.