2011 Volvo V50 2.0L Petrol · GL11 NWT
2011 Volvo V50 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 123,749 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL11 NWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 123,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
GL11 NWT Mileage History
- 19/09/2024109,936 mi
- 10/10/2024112,067 mi+2,131 mi
- 20/02/2025116,371 mi+4,304 mi
- 22/09/2025123,100 mi+6,729 mi
- 07/10/2025123,749 mi+649 mi
Average of roughly 13,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL11 NWT 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 (GL11 NWT) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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