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2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · V50 BHP

V50 BHP

2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 164,271 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025.

Make & Model
VOLVO V50
Year / Origin
2011 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Feb 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,271 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Feb 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1560cc
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V50 BHP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
  • 164,271 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.

V50 BHP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (V50 BHP) between January 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

V50 BHP Mileage History

  1. 07/01/2022146,793 mi
  2. 28/02/2023156,392 mi+9,599 mi
  3. 28/02/2023156,409 mi+17 mi
  4. 29/02/2024164,271 mi+7,862 mi

Average of roughly 8,155 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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Known faults for Volvo V50

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2011 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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