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WL11 FKM

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,953 mi
Last recorded92,953 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 FKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,224 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,352 miles

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,771 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s and o/s inner cv boots perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/r tyre perished slightly/ feathering slightly on edge

Fail 8 Jul 2021 68,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s and o/s inner cv boots perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/r tyre perished slightly/ feathering slightly on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,438 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 62,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal minimum tread depth worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,237 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,928 miles

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

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

advise front discs inspected prior to fitting new pads.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,106 miles

o/s rear tyre stepping on inner edge.

under trays, sill covers, and engine cover fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,803 miles

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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WL11 FKM is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL11 FKM, 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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WL11 FKM is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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