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BN11 OLO

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,184 mi
Last recorded66,184 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 OLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,184 miles

Slight inner wear offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2026 66,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Slight inner wear offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2025 56,270 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2024 54,204 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2024 54,204 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,768 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 43,768 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,980 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 41,978 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,426 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 35,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,960 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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BN11 OLO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN11 OLO, 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 BN11 OLO registered?

BN11 OLO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BN11 OLO safe to buy?

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