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BJ11 ZVG

2011 Volvo V50

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ZVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 151,326 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 151,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 147,530 miles

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

Offside Rear door has crash damage, still functions as it should

Pass 12 Jun 2018 143,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 127,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,294 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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BJ11 ZVG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ11 ZVG, 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 BJ11 ZVG registered?

BJ11 ZVG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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