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GK11 VDA

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,454 mi
Last recorded67,454 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 67,454 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 67,454 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,798 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 60,798 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,961 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 29,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,647 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 23,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,208 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,449 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 VDA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

GK11 VDA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GK11 VDA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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