2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AF11 WUD

The Volvo V50 passed its most recent MOT on 30 April 2025 at 116,646 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes at near-identical mileages, suggesting pre-test faults were corrected immediately before representation rather than through scheduled upkeep. Mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The record shows 92,068 miles at the March 2023 test, rising to 105,089 miles by 1 March 2024 and 116,637 miles by 23 April 2025, equating to roughly 11,500 miles per year over the logged period against a 7,776-mile annual average. The gap between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests is the longest interval present; no standing or sudden accumulation is evident from the data supplied. The April 2025 failure at 116,637 miles and the March 2024 failure at 105,089 miles both list no recorded defects, which points to administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and underbody structural integrity, as the clean advisories give no insight into wear on these components at 116,646 miles. Given the vehicle's age and the absence of flagged corrosion or exhaust emissions concerns across the five tests, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic test compliance. Physical checks for rust on sills and subframes, plus measurement of remaining tyre tread and wiper condition, remain prudent before purchase.