2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · GU11 LUW
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11/03/2011. Recorded mileage 84,195 miles. MOT valid until 08/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,195 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
GU11 LUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 84,195 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.
GU11 LUW Mileage History
- 14/03/202263,280 mi
- 20/03/202367,813 mi+4,533 mi
- 25/03/202474,063 mi+6,250 mi
- 31/03/202580,546 mi+6,483 mi
- 09/02/202684,195 mi+3,649 mi
Average of roughly 5,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU11 LUW 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 (GU11 LUW) between March 2022 and February 2026.
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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