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BT11 XFZ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,549 mi
Last recorded209,549 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 209,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link lower dust cover perished.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 209,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both outer edges and down to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link lower dust cover perished.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 197,269 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 184,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot on inner edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 170,831 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 172,830 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 161,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 146,563 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 146,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 120,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 98,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XFZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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