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FV11 XMA

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,151 mi
Last recorded133,151 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 XMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 133,151 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 133,127 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 121,011 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear but is acceptable at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear but is acceptable at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,311 miles

Heat shield above back box loose

Fail 19 Jul 2022 96,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F drive shaft inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F drive shaft inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield above back box loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre close to limit has wear to edges, 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close to limit has wear to edges, 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre close legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close legal limit 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F lower arm rear bushes deteriorated with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F lower arm rear bushes deteriorated with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre close legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close legal limit 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

services due on dash

Fail 7 Aug 2020 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

services due on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2019 63,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting--advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn/bald on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2019 63,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting--advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn/bald on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING 1 OF 2

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,514 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2017 31,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Pass 5 May 2016 15,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 14,681 miles

slight judder on rear brakes

slight misfire on engine

Fail 6 May 2015 14,681 miles

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

slight judder on rear brakes

slight misfire on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2014 13,217 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 1 Apr 2014 13,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions to clean to register

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 XMA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XMA, 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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FV11 XMA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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