2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · LC11 DCX
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/05/2011. Recorded mileage 197,123 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,123 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
LC11 DCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 197,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
LC11 DCX Mileage History
- 22/04/2023184,723 mi
- 13/07/2024191,277 mi+6,554 mi
- 09/07/2025193,811 mi+2,534 mi
- 17/07/2026197,099 mi+3,288 mi
- 23/07/2026197,123 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 3,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC11 DCX 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 (LC11 DCX) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (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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