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GF11 FLB

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,132 mi
Last recorded213,132 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 FLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 213,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 204,911 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 202,837 miles

Offside HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN LOWER LIMIT ADJUSTER NOT WORKING

Fail 22 Jul 2024 202,837 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN LOWER LIMIT ADJUSTER NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Jul 2023 197,397 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 197,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 190,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 180,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 2.9MM SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 180,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 2.9MM SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 168,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside HEADLIGHT OUT PUT LOW

Pass 3 May 2018 131,953 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 131,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid T PIECE UNDER BONNET LEAKING (8.2.3)

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

Nearside HEADLIGHT LOW OUT PUT SUGGEST TRY BULB AND CLEAN 1ST

Nearside Rear Upper TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Pass 19 May 2017 127,042 miles

Offside Rear TYRE MINOR CRACKING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 127,042 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE MINOR CRACKING

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 110,023 miles

rear number plate deteriorated at ends.

Pass 5 May 2015 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No exhaust emission detected. Rear no plate deteriorated. o/s mirror casing damaged. o/s/f tyre wearing smooth inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 78,072 miles

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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GF11 FLB is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black 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 GF11 FLB, 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 GF11 FLB registered?

GF11 FLB is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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