2011 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · L8 KGU
2011 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 129,406 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L8 KGU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 129,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 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.
L8 KGU Mileage History
- 05/09/201433,105 mi
- 25/09/201543,059 mi+9,954 mi
- 25/09/201543,059 mi
- 15/04/201648,569 mi+5,510 mi
- 01/04/201759,402 mi+10,833 mi
- 14/04/201868,222 mi+8,820 mi
- 17/04/201868,222 mi
- 12/04/201977,860 mi+9,638 mi
- 05/10/202089,321 mi+11,461 mi
- 12/10/202197,378 mi+8,057 mi
- 19/10/202197,477 mi+99 mi
- 19/10/2022108,788 mi+11,311 mi
- 12/10/2023116,409 mi+7,621 mi
- 14/10/2024123,542 mi+7,133 mi
- 01/10/2025129,406 mi+5,864 mi
- 01/10/2025129,406 mi
Average of roughly 8,698 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
L8 KGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo V50 (L8 KGU) between September 2014 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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 (19 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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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