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C21 PAT

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,623 mi
Last recorded184,623 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 184,623 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 184,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 176,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 170,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 170,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall wear down cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges ( tyre pressure low ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 162,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 147,659 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,524 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 139,523 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 127,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,249 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine man. light on

Fail 7 Mar 2018 113,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine man. light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,867 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 98,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,611 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,611 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,200 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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C21 PAT is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White 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 C21 PAT, 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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C21 PAT is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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