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DB05 BAN

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,945 mi
Last recorded153,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 BAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,025 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 138,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,922 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 119,922 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 82,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,160 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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DB05 BAN is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 DB05 BAN, 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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DB05 BAN is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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