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GD11 FVJ

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,980 mi
Last recorded101,980 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD11 FVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 101,980 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 81,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim in two places causing tyre to slightly pretrude (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low centre tread 3mm,cracking on tread

Fail 3 May 2016 71,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim in two places causing tyre to slightly pretrude (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre tread low bald inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low centre tread 3mm,cracking on tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,296 miles

offside front tyre. bald on inner tread tread area

offside rear tyre cracks in treads , uneven tyre tread distorted wear of tread

offside rear tyre wearing very low on inner tyre tread area . bald

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking on tread

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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GD11 FVJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD11 FVJ, 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 GD11 FVJ registered?

GD11 FVJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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