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AJ60 PVP

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,493 mi
Last recorded179,493 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 PVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 179,493 miles

n.s front anti roll end link slightly worn/slight play

n.s front shocker damp/slight leak

o.s front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (recommend replacing)

o.s rear road spring corroded

washer pipes leaking slightly under bonnet/prev repair

Pass 4 Sep 2024 169,702 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

emissions just passed 0.45 limit below 0.55

Fail 3 Sep 2024 169,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit should be below 0.55 is at 0.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 159,839 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Front radiator panel/cradle corroded.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 159,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Front radiator panel/cradle corroded.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 148,756 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,481 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2021 137,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,713 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and misshapen

Fail 20 Aug 2020 126,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre 1.6mm on limit and worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and misshapen

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges slightly

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside wing mirror/ indicator lens damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside wing mirror/ indicator lens damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,394 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,635 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 62,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,846 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,858 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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AJ60 PVP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ60 PVP, 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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AJ60 PVP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 February 2011.

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