2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · SL11 AFZ
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/03/2011. Recorded mileage 124,664 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,664 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
SL11 AFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 124,664 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
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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.
SL11 AFZ Mileage History
- 05/10/202290,970 mi
- 11/10/2023103,962 mi+12,992 mi
- 11/10/2023103,967 mi+5 mi
- 07/11/2024118,088 mi+14,121 mi
- 12/11/2025124,664 mi+6,576 mi
Average of roughly 10,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL11 AFZ 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 (SL11 AFZ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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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