2011 Volvo V50 2.0L Petrol · SL11 XCU
2011 Volvo V50 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2011. Recorded mileage 135,507 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1999cc
SL11 XCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 135,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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 XCU Mileage History
- 18/01/2022120,492 mi
- 19/01/2023124,391 mi+3,899 mi
- 15/01/2024128,210 mi+3,819 mi
- 21/01/2025131,968 mi+3,758 mi
- 15/01/2026135,507 mi+3,539 mi
Average of roughly 3,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL11 XCU 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 XCU) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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