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GK11 UZL

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 UZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,159 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front intercooler pipe split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2023 118,159 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not correct (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front intercooler pipe split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,960 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2022 108,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted n/s & o/s has the piston retaining clip on the wrong side not allowing pad to sit flush with carrier (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 78,416 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes perished and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspect rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,229 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive round o/s driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear upper tail light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,261 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,261 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 UZL is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UZL, 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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GK11 UZL is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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