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DA60 VHW

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 VHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 130,036 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 130,018 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp damage and taped over

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Feb 2024 116,357 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. no movement (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear no glass mirror lens (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light, orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, inner clip failed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lamp damage and taped over

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 109,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,266 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 76,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,497 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 70,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 67,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,756 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 54,756 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,095 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 VHW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VHW, 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 DA60 VHW registered?

DA60 VHW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 February 2011.

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