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2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · BN11 EWD

BN11 EWD

2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 176,212 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO V50
Year / Origin
2011 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
176,212 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1560cc
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BN11 EWD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
  • 176,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BN11 EWD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo V50 (BN11 EWD) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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BN11 EWD Mileage History

  1. 12/09/2022146,746 mi
  2. 04/09/2023156,062 mi+9,316 mi
  3. 29/08/2024164,865 mi+8,803 mi
  4. 23/09/2025176,164 mi+11,299 mi
  5. 25/09/2025176,212 mi+48 mi

Average of roughly 9,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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2011 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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