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GK11 VAV

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 93,957 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,301 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,447 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges. Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 66,808 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,630 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm inner edge 205/50/17 matador winter tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VAV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK11 VAV registered?

GK11 VAV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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