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V50 DVN

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,305 mi
Last recorded160,305 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 DVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 160,305 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 160,163 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 151,017 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 151,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear brake pipe been crushed....Not leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 141,364 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 141,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing /starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 131,996 miles

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

Rear tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 125,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,389 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,498 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,520 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres distorted inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,247 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres distorted inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,648 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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V50 DVN is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V50 DVN, 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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V50 DVN is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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