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WU11 WSE

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 WSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,117 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen not bonded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 65,117 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen not bonded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 51,126 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of all seatbelts

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,688 miles

Front wipers smear

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 WSE 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 86.7%.

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 WSE, 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 WU11 WSE registered?

WU11 WSE is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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