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AV61 JOH

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,525 mi
Last recorded161,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 JOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 161,525 miles

Lower radiator mounting bracket is corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and is out of shape/worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly out of shape/worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 149,183 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 149,183 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped and slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,406 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 121,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment adjuster loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 109,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,374 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 86,374 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,108 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,994 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,108 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,882 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 22,882 miles

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

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

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

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 JOH is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JOH, 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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AV61 JOH is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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