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DG11 HHZ

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,784 mi
Last recorded133,784 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 HHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 133,784 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 125,206 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 104,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,857 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 89,857 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 84,075 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp has moisture in light unit.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp has moisture in light unit.

Offside Rear Upper side lamp inoperative.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,883 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and damage to outer side wall.

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and damage to outer side wall.

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,413 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner sections.

Front number plate deteriorated.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,142 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Side light inop.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,142 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Side light inop.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, tread depth 2mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water ingress into nearside headlamp.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 26,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside beam low, unable to adjust.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, tread depth 2mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water ingress into nearside headlamp.

Wiper blades poor condition.

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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DG11 HHZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG11 HHZ, 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 DG11 HHZ registered?

DG11 HHZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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