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FV11 EJF

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,895 mi
Last recorded167,895 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 EJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 167,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 167,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to canvas at wheel buckle area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn to canvas and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 149,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 149,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 132,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 132,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,204 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are slight worn on the inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,454 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones - rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under tray insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.43 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones - rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,041 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.

front suspension arm rear bushes slight wear.

rear drop links worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 66,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,374 miles

front tyres worn smooth on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EJF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV11 EJF, 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 FV11 EJF registered?

FV11 EJF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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