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BT11 FHD

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 FHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 139,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 132,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 132,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 126,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,499 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 118,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush deteriorated excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn 80% offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 111,355 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearer bushs deteriorating . Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,538 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 104,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 88,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 77,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 68,308 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 6 May 2016 59,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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BT11 FHD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT11 FHD, 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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BT11 FHD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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