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BL60 SHX

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,192 mi
Last recorded159,192 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 SHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 159,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 147,133 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 147,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 132,709 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 132,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,983 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded in places

Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,681 miles

Front lower wishbone bushes both sides

Fail 10 Mar 2020 118,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front lower wishbone bushes both sides

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,968 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,394 miles

Both Rear Tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,394 miles

Both Rear Tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,249 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,354 miles

Offside Rear Drop link has slight play in it

Offside Rear Indicator bulb showing white light

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,545 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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BL60 SHX is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL60 SHX, 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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BL60 SHX is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 February 2011.

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