2011 Volvo V50 1.6L Diesel · VF61 AXP
2011 Volvo V50 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2011. Recorded mileage 133,344 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,344 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
VF61 AXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 133,344 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.
VF61 AXP Mileage History
- 23/08/2021107,759 mi
- 11/08/2022115,945 mi+8,186 mi
- 24/08/2023122,694 mi+6,749 mi
- 18/09/2024128,919 mi+6,225 mi
- 12/09/2025133,344 mi+4,425 mi
Average of roughly 6,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VF61 AXP 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 (VF61 AXP) between August 2021 and September 2025.
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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