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FY11 OGK

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 OGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,555 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 146,380 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 142,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 139,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2022 136,620 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,987 miles

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

both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low,4mm. both rear tyres badly "stepped" on inner edges. 205/50/17 93w

n/s/f inner brake pad starting to get low

Fail 15 Mar 2021 132,987 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low,4mm. both rear tyres badly "stepped" on inner edges. 205/50/17 93w

hand brake has very little reserve travel

n/s/f inner brake pad starting to get low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,822 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 125,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,231 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 80,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 67,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,513 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 53,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FY11 OGK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY11 OGK, 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 FY11 OGK registered?

FY11 OGK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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