2011 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · PX11 VSV
2011 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2011. Recorded mileage 98,578 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1984cc
PX11 VSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 98,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
PX11 VSV Mileage History
- 19/02/202267,170 mi
- 04/03/202372,378 mi+5,208 mi
- 02/03/202485,159 mi+12,781 mi
- 02/03/202485,159 mi
- 06/03/202598,578 mi+13,419 mi
Average of roughly 10,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PX11 VSV 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 (PX11 VSV) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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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