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VK11 MDF

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,009 mi
Last recorded50,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 50,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 49,984 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2022 49,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 49,720 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2021 49,720 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,574 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,823 miles

Front oil mist around steering rack

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 47,873 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 46,758 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency is poor.

Fail 15 May 2017 46,758 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency is poor.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,670 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 31,670 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offfside rear roll bar link clicks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MDF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK11 MDF, 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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What year was VK11 MDF registered?

VK11 MDF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 MDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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