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VN11 EBD

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

205,438 mi
Last recorded205,438 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 EBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 205,438 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 205,437 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 196,257 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 196,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 17 Nov 2022 185,385 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 185,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 171,157 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 171,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,001 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 160,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 141,085 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,070 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 136,070 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,701 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,003 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 121,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,021 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,300 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 94,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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VN11 EBD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VN11 EBD, 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 VN11 EBD registered?

VN11 EBD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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