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DS60 WSD

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,313 mi
Last recorded188,313 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 WSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 188,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,381 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 149,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 134,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,880 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 124,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended due to dog cage (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,508 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 110,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,110 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,845 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 89,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,506 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,825 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2014 55,601 miles

movement in wiper mechanism

Fail 2 Jan 2014 40,079 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,079 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn close to limit

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 WSD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS60 WSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS60 WSD registered?

DS60 WSD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 January 2011.

Is DS60 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS60 WSD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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