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BG11 ZXH

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,519 mi
Last recorded180,519 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 ZXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 180,519 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 177,214 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 163,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 153,821 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 139,467 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Sep 2020 129,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 118,898 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 90,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,649 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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BG11 ZXH is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG11 ZXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG11 ZXH registered?

BG11 ZXH is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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The MOT history for BG11 ZXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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