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VN11 TPU

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,114 mi
Last recorded161,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 TPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 161,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 161,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 136,078 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 136,078 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 128,981 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 128,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 123,343 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,397 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 121,367 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TPU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

VN11 TPU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 TPU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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