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BT11 TYP

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,900 mi
Last recorded141,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 141,900 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 141,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 133,916 miles

Both steering rack ends have slight play at joints

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weaping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge 205/55r16

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

Offside Wing mirror side repeater lense broken

Pass 5 Jan 2023 130,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,608 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 107,440 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 107,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,439 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen wipers smearing

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 TYP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT11 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT11 TYP registered?

BT11 TYP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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The MOT history for BT11 TYP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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