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V11 VDG

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 VDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,958 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,956 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,947 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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V11 VDG is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 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 V11 VDG, 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 14 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 V11 VDG registered?

V11 VDG is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is V11 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V11 VDG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V11 VDG have outstanding finance?

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