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WJ11 XFZ

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,409 mi
Last recorded154,409 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 XFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 154,409 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 154,409 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 149,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 143,358 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2023 143,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 132,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 129,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 116,625 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 116,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,464 miles

Offside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,819 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WJ11 XFZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ11 XFZ, 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 WJ11 XFZ registered?

WJ11 XFZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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