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CV11 SYX

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

223,744 mi
Last recorded223,744 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 SYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 223,744 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 223,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a few chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 223,741 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak on the nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak possible clutch related (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a few chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 215,418 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 215,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 207,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 200,103 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 189,423 miles

front inner brake pads worn thin

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear inner tyres worn uneven

front tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Fail 15 Jul 2020 189,423 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads worn thin

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear inner tyres worn uneven

front tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2019 174,156 miles

Nearside front shock leaking slightly

Outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2018 156,382 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 156,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,631 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 111,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,658 miles

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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CV11 SYX is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CV11 SYX, 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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CV11 SYX is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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