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GK11 UZN

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,618 mi
Last recorded192,618 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 UZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 192,618 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2025 192,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2024 180,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requirements only just made (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requirements only just made (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 180,223 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned incorrect track rod end fitted to vehicle (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requirements only just made (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requirements only just made (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 167,896 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot worn

Pass 22 Oct 2022 155,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 155,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 147,355 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 147,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 139,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,131 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 99,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,428 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,581 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,704 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

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 UZN is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK11 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

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

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