2011 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · CV11 YAD

The 2011 Volvo V50 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 124,751 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The mileage pattern sits close to typical use for a 15-year-old estate, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year. Records show steady accumulation: 111,118 miles in October 2021, 114,287 in September 2022, 117,711 in October 2023, 121,216 in October 2024, and 124,751 in October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA history is sparse in advisories, with every entry listing zero defects across suspension, brakes, emissions, and structure. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection beneath the car. Five consecutive passes with no advisories does not rule out latent corrosion on subframes or tired suspension bushes that testers overlooked or that fell inside tolerance. Check brake disc thickness, coil spring condition, and exhaust integrity at 124,751 miles. Previous owners clearly kept the Volvo to a basic pass standard with no flagged neglect. Given the clean record, expect consumable wear only, but verify tyre tread depth and wiper condition visually before purchase.