2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · S8 DYF
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08/11/2011. Recorded mileage 86,002 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,002 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
S8 DYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 86,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
S8 DYF Mileage History
- 31/01/202365,352 mi
- 31/01/202471,081 mi+5,729 mi
- 23/01/202577,709 mi+6,628 mi
- 05/02/202686,002 mi+8,293 mi
- 05/02/202686,002 mi
Average of roughly 6,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S8 DYF 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 (S8 DYF) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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