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BP11 WXK

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,468 mi
Last recorded201,468 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 WXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 201,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 182,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 158,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 149,856 miles

Bonnet strut excessively worn

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2022 149,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Bonnet strut excessively worn

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2021 141,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 2 Jul 2021 141,150 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 133,476 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,587 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN BADLY ON THE INNER EDGE FLAT SPOTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,492 miles

Bonnet strut defective

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 113,489 miles

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

Bonnet strut defective

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,143 miles

Bonnet strut defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside head lamp brightness slightly reduced compared to n/s

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WXK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP11 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

BP11 WXK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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