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GK11 VAU

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,219 mi
Last recorded183,219 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 183,219 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 176,651 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 164,812 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays limiting view on some components

Fail 21 Aug 2023 164,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays limiting view on some components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 153,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 146,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 142,382 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 134,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,913 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,756 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2014 47,656 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 VAU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GK11 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

GK11 VAU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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