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V50 FMR

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,558 mi
Last recorded140,558 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 FMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 140,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 140,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lamp damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Central Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On markers and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,920 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 107,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,817 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,817 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 62,584 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 62,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,777 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 54,333 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 54,333 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,185 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,848 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 FMR is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V50 FMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V50 FMR registered?

V50 FMR is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is V50 FMR safe to buy?

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