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FT11 ZHD

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,270 mi
Last recorded219,270 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ZHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 219,270 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [all] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back plates corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 219,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [all] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 215,372 miles

handbrake travel

rear suspension bed rusty condition

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components rusty condition

Fail 31 Oct 2024 215,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

rear suspension bed rusty condition

rear suspension components rusty condition

Pass 13 Oct 2023 212,228 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 209,470 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 204,062 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 204,062 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 199,838 miles

N/s side repeater lens is broken.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 197,266 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Rear tyres are worn on the edges.

Fail 23 Oct 2019 197,266 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Rear tyres are worn on the edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 192,317 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Long travel on handbrake lever.

O/s upper tail light is not working.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 189,969 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 189,969 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 183,151 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FT11 ZHD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FT11 ZHD, 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 FT11 ZHD registered?

FT11 ZHD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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