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VK11 EHV

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,440 mi
Last recorded166,440 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 166,440 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 166,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 158,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 129,738 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 129,738 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both, badly perished, (2020) 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 98,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 98,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,789 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 81,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,859 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,859 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,088 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,914 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/50 R17--- All other tyres are 205/50R17 (4.1.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,122 miles

O/S/Front tyre worn uneven

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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VK11 EHV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK11 EHV, 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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VK11 EHV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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