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DS60 VHK

2011 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,275 mi
Last recorded77,275 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 VHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,275 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,670 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 70,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,924 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,748 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,067 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,013 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,761 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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DS60 VHK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS60 VHK, 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 DS60 VHK registered?

DS60 VHK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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