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HK11 NLC

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 NLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 129,028 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant low

Pass 28 Oct 2024 124,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 110,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light inop but lower working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,907 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 29 Sep 2020 100,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,116 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Shallow cut to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,116 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Shallow cut to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,777 miles

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

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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HK11 NLC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK11 NLC, 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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HK11 NLC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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