2011 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · SP11 VFX
2011 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/03/2011. Recorded mileage 132,830 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1997cc
SP11 VFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 132,830 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: 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.
SP11 VFX Mileage History
- 13/04/2022105,412 mi
- 21/04/2023113,362 mi+7,950 mi
- 07/06/2024123,187 mi+9,825 mi
- 30/05/2025132,830 mi+9,643 mi
Average of roughly 8,763 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SP11 VFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo V50 (SP11 VFX) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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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