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DF11 DVC

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,771 mi
Last recorded131,771 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 DVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,771 miles

EML on upon start up but went off at the end of the test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2017 131,683 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges 205-50-17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML on upon start up but went off at the end of the test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,468 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 91,087 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,509 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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DF11 DVC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF11 DVC, 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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What year was DF11 DVC registered?

DF11 DVC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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The MOT history for DF11 DVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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