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GK11 VCJ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,631 mi
Last recorded70,631 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,631 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play And Dust Boot Slightly Detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 64,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,611 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,548 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 52,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,874 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 41,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,760 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 22,773 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 VCJ 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

GK11 VCJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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