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B13 RWG

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,348 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 96,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,628 miles

Offside dip beam low

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,797 miles

Offside Front Lower plastic link broken on lower wishbone

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,748 miles

offside front electronic suspension height control plastic link broken

Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

offside front electronic suspension height control plastic link broken

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rubber bush worn

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 73,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rubber bush worn

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,719 miles

offside front tyre close to wear limit

Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre close to wear limit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,965 miles

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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B13 RWG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B13 RWG, 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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What year was B13 RWG registered?

B13 RWG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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