2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · GF61 LCT
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2011. Recorded mileage 133,504 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1560cc
GF61 LCT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 133,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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.
GF61 LCT Mileage History
- 05/11/201464,342 mi
- 05/11/201464,342 mi
- 11/11/201572,375 mi+8,033 mi
- 18/11/201680,494 mi+8,119 mi
- 01/12/201788,962 mi+8,468 mi
- 09/11/201896,159 mi+7,197 mi
- 15/11/2019104,098 mi+7,939 mi
- 06/11/2020109,865 mi+5,767 mi
- 06/11/2020109,865 mi
- 26/10/2021113,093 mi+3,228 mi
- 05/11/2021113,203 mi+110 mi
- 28/10/2022117,769 mi+4,566 mi
- 04/11/2022117,849 mi+80 mi
- 24/11/2023123,963 mi+6,114 mi
- 22/11/2024128,098 mi+4,135 mi
- 23/11/2024128,098 mi
- 27/11/2025133,504 mi+5,406 mi
Average of roughly 6,253 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
GF61 LCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo V50 (GF61 LCT) between November 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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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