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DN60 EDC

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,609 mi
Last recorded201,609 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN60 EDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 201,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear end) (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level min

Pass 13 Nov 2024 183,691 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 183,691 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 183,641 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Will not work with Ignition switched off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,911 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 157,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 157,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 148,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,272 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 138,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,388 miles

Both rear tyres stepped across tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,388 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear tyres stepped across tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,705 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine bay, underbody and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine bay, underbody and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 86,838 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 71,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,242 miles

offside wiper blade smearing

rear tyre treads slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Jan 2014 40,242 miles

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

offside wiper blade smearing

rear tyre treads slightly out of shape

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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DN60 EDC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN60 EDC, 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 DN60 EDC registered?

DN60 EDC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2011.

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