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EO11 ZBR

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,459 mi
Last recorded55,459 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO11 ZBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 53,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 53,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 50,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,909 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,372 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 41,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 38,412 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Divers side wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,793 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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EO11 ZBR is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO11 ZBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO11 ZBR registered?

EO11 ZBR is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is EO11 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO11 ZBR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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