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FV11 BDU

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,783 mi
Last recorded95,783 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 BDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fuel filter appears damp

Mud under vehicle hindering test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fuel filter appears damp

Mud under vehicle hindering test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,296 miles

alignment

front tyres 3.5 mm

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alignment

front tyres 3.5 mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 39,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,698 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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FV11 BDU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FV11 BDU, 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 FV11 BDU registered?

FV11 BDU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is FV11 BDU safe to buy?

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