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BJ11 UJG

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 UJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 122,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,518 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 115,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,101 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin (3mm)

n/s rear tyre has slight perishing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,988 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,513 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,895 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,953 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,896 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 30,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ11 UJG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 BJ11 UJG, 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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BJ11 UJG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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