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CV61 VMJ

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 135,567 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 135,562 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 130,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,510 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 123,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 119,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 108,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 98,758 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 98,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 91,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,587 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV61 VMJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV61 VMJ, 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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CV61 VMJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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