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FV11 WWS

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,278 mi
Last recorded153,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 WWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 153,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,558 miles

engine/sill covers

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,618 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in area"A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 145,618 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in area"A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,053 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in "area A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 141,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in "area A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 137,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in "area A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 137,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in "area A" (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several very small chips in zone "A" of the screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several very small chips in the windscreen approx. 2/3mm each (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,004 miles

gearbox o/s pinion seal leaking oil

multiple chips in screen

Pass 9 Apr 2016 107,618 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 107,618 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 96,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,732 miles

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

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

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 WWS is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

FV11 WWS is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is FV11 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 WWS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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