2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · AJ60 PVE
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 113,942 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ60 PVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 113,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AJ60 PVE Mileage History
- 21/01/202272,999 mi
- 24/01/202374,542 mi+1,543 mi
- 14/11/202375,964 mi+1,422 mi
- 08/11/202492,546 mi+16,582 mi
- 27/10/2025113,942 mi+21,396 mi
Average of roughly 10,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ60 PVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo V50 (AJ60 PVE) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
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 dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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