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GL11 NRV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 NRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 94,599 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,813 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 90,811 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,641 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,473 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,468 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,553 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 58,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,182 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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GL11 NRV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL11 NRV, 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 GL11 NRV registered?

GL11 NRV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is GL11 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 NRV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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