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DG11 HJJ

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,118 mi
Last recorded81,118 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 HJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 81,117 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 76,734 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 72,512 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 67,126 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,033 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,031 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 58,030 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,825 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,174 miles

Front both tyre valve stems deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,602 miles

Lower/Engine covers

n/s/f tyre nail/screw in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,217 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,414 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DG11 HJJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG11 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

DG11 HJJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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