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CA61 NHE

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,321 mi
Last recorded144,321 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 NHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 144,321 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 144,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 142,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 138,781 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,050 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Jul 2023 137,050 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,533 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 135,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,458 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both right hand edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 127,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both right hand edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 121,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,204 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 115,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Marker light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has been run flat and edged off inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,906 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads getting low

Right hand front side marker light not working

Right hand rear tyre treads lumpy

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 69,967 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 69,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CA61 NHE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA61 NHE, 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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What year was CA61 NHE registered?

CA61 NHE is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is CA61 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 NHE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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