2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · GU11 WDT
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/03/2011. Recorded mileage 107,922 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,922 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 WDT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2022
- 107,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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.
GU11 WDT Mileage History
- 17/03/201450,076 mi
- 17/03/201450,076 mi
- 24/03/201558,356 mi+8,280 mi
- 14/03/201667,936 mi+9,580 mi
- 14/03/201667,936 mi
- 24/03/201775,515 mi+7,579 mi
- 23/03/201882,559 mi+7,044 mi
- 22/03/201987,794 mi+5,235 mi
- 22/03/201987,795 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/202093,695 mi+5,900 mi
- 25/03/202198,312 mi+4,617 mi
- 19/01/202299,653 mi+1,341 mi
- 19/01/202299,653 mi
- 23/12/2022107,922 mi+8,269 mi
Average of roughly 6,597 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
GU11 WDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo V50 (GU11 WDT) between March 2014 and December 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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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