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AV61 JOA

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,973 mi
Last recorded155,973 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 JOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 155,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 142,990 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 142,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022

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

Headlamp not working on main beam until fog light on? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements until lights on automatic lights (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,146 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,204 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,508 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,997 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 93,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,225 miles

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside rear wheelrim slightly distorted

Slight lip on front brake discs

Slight lip on rear brake discs

Slight wear in nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,225 miles

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

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside rear wheelrim slightly distorted

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE BUT NO PLY OR CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST

Slight lip on front brake discs

Slight lip on rear brake discs

Slight wear in nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,719 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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AV61 JOA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV61 JOA, 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 AV61 JOA registered?

AV61 JOA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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