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FG11 HLZ

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,668 mi
Last recorded119,668 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 HLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,668 miles

REAR SUB-FRAME / SUSPENSION CORRODING.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,174 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODING.

REAR TYRES PERISHING 2020 DATE.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,975 miles

N/S REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ARE LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,361 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 104,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,559 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE ( NO TREAD )

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGE

HEADLAMP WASHERS MAY NEED SERVICED

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 29 Sep 2020 97,559 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE ( NO TREAD )

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

HEADLAMP WASHERS MAY NEED SERVICED

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,599 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,980 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW & DISCS ARE LIPPED

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW & DISCS ARE LIPPED

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,479 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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FG11 HLZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG11 HLZ, 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 FG11 HLZ registered?

FG11 HLZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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