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WV11 FMP

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

244,313 mi
Last recorded244,313 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 FMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 244,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 241,814 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 241,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 234,588 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 234,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 229,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 221,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 199,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 199,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 189,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 176,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 161,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front n/s/f wiper slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 161,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front n/s/f wiper slightly worn

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 128,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,809 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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WV11 FMP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV11 FMP, 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 WV11 FMP registered?

WV11 FMP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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