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CN11 GXF

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,591 mi
Last recorded132,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN11 GXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 132,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 132,579 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))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,851 miles

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

Offside Rear and front units displaying uneven wear x 2

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2025 127,851 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear and front units displaying uneven wear x 2

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats covered x 3 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake travel close to reserve limit

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,380 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 119,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,726 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake travel close to reserve limit

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,156 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 109,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 101,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,298 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre,s worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside wiper deteriorated

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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CN11 GXF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CN11 GXF, 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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CN11 GXF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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