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GK11 UYR

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,347 mi
Last recorded60,347 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 UYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 60,347 miles

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 60,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,248 miles

Nearside Rear body trim loose

Fail 3 Feb 2023 57,248 miles

Nearside Rear body trim loose

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,040 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,525 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 52,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 49,984 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting down

Pass 29 Dec 2017 41,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,389 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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GK11 UYR is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK11 UYR, 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 GK11 UYR registered?

GK11 UYR is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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