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AV61 TOJ

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,151 mi
Last recorded185,151 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 185,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 181,371 miles

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

slight bulge on nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 31 Oct 2024 181,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight bulge on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Nov 2023 177,377 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease around the outer edge

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Nov 2022 171,694 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

nearside rear tyre distorted and perished on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2022 171,680 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

nearside rear tyre distorted and perished on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2021 165,261 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 165,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 160,885 miles

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

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

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2020 160,884 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2019 153,767 miles

registration lamp lens faded

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

some grease loss from offside front inner c.v boot

Pass 3 Nov 2018 141,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 140,930 miles

Emissions not tested no cambelt history (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements part of plate is non refelective (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OS number plate light dim

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 127,309 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 127,170 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 113,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,874 miles

both rear wheels badly dented on inner edges.not changing tyre profile

Fail 12 Dec 2014 87,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheels badly dented on inner edges.not changing tyre profile

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 TOJ 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 63.2%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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