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BP11 WXJ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,890 mi
Last recorded188,890 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 WXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 188,890 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 188,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot fitted incorrectly. leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 169,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake leaver has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Apr 2025 169,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake leaver has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2024 148,343 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2024 148,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,654 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2023 117,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,784 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 111,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside mirror loose

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,089 miles

Nearside WING MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 98,089 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside WING MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside mirror loose but not insecure

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,612 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside mirror loose but not insecure

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,770 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges (both)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,256 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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BP11 WXJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP11 WXJ, 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 BP11 WXJ registered?

BP11 WXJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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