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VE11 LYX

2011 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,603 mi
Last recorded55,603 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 LYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 55,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 49,847 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear all 4 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 42,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 41,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 37,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 34,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 31,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 26,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 22,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 16,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 11,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 6,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 5,933 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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VE11 LYX is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VE11 LYX, 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 VE11 LYX registered?

VE11 LYX is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is VE11 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 LYX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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