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DX11 NWU

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,890 mi
Last recorded141,890 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 141,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear HandBrake Travel

Fail 26 Jan 2026 141,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear HandBrake Travel

Pass 18 Jan 2025 134,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,329 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 128,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 122,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,868 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 114,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + bald inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bald inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 103,005 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack mounts excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking + Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking + Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,483 miles

Rear Both Tyres Cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,130 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edgers

Fail 9 Jan 2018 67,130 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edgers

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,223 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 52,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 23,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,593 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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DX11 NWU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX11 NWU, 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 DX11 NWU registered?

DX11 NWU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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