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BL11 DYF

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

115,737 mi
Last recorded115,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 115,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 106,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 96,324 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,530 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 66,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 55,684 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions to low to register

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pies covered in coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,209 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,865 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low and cracked in sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,751 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,919 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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BL11 DYF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 BL11 DYF, 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 BL11 DYF registered?

BL11 DYF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for BL11 DYF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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