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WU11 PFF

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,586 mi
Last recorded135,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 PFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 135,586 miles

Power steering component leaking pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nails x2

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2025 128,750 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nails x2

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,678 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 118,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 106,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,875 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,743 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,897 miles

2 x front tyres are worn on inner shoulders....

Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner look low.. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper area.... (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2 x front tyres are worn on inner shoulders....

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin quite low.. (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,515 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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WU11 PFF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU11 PFF, 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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WU11 PFF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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