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303 D

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,443 mi
Last recorded108,443 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 D
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 108,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 May 2024 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 102,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 99,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 96,921 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2020 94,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly wearing from inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,499 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,372 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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303 D is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 93,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 303 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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303 D is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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