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FJ11 VHM

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 VHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,042 miles

Drive shaft seal leaking nearside

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 96,042 miles

Drive shaft seal leaking nearside

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,594 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,257 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,367 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 74,361 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,759 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 55,489 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 49,118 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,708 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,657 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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FJ11 VHM is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ11 VHM, 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 FJ11 VHM registered?

FJ11 VHM is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is FJ11 VHM safe to buy?

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