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YR11 FOT

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,338 mi
Last recorded179,338 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 179,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 179,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 167,835 miles

o/s n/s rear indicators fading in colour

rear no no plate detiorating

Pass 4 Mar 2021 156,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

inner rack joints

n/s rear tyre on inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2021 156,263 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

inner rack joints

n/s rear tyre on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2020 148,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,599 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose rear

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2019 138,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose rear

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,516 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 108,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,554 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 99,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,075 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR11 FOT is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR11 FOT, 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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YR11 FOT is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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