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B23 WRR

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,740 mi
Last recorded95,740 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 WRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 94,250 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 94,249 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 70KGF (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SLIGHT BINDING PRESENT

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,078 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,515 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,111 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2019 85,108 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,753 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B23 WRR is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B23 WRR, 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 B23 WRR registered?

B23 WRR is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is B23 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 WRR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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