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DA60 VHL

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,840 mi
Last recorded153,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 VHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 153,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,477 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 145,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 140,039 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2022 140,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 131,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 131,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall rim protector damage

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,643 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake disc`s scored and worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake disc`s scored and worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn inner edge and has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,662 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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DA60 VHL is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA60 VHL, 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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DA60 VHL is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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