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DY11 GOC

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,222 mi
Last recorded117,222 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 GOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 117,222 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2026 117,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,359 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 111,358 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,269 miles

Front Ancilliaries Cross Member Corroded

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade Rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rears Void Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 105,266 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Fixing Broken Not Attached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Ancilliaries Cross Member Corroded

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade Rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rears Void Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 99,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central and Rear Metal Heat Shrouds Loose/Rattling

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working and Ingress of Moisture (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central and Rear Metal Heat Shrouds Loose/Rattling

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Tread and Nail in Tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Tread

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 93,389 miles

Exhaust Both Rear Heat Shrouds Loose/Rattling

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Treads/Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 93,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Both Rear Heat Shrouds Loose/Rattling

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Treads/Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,542 miles

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

Exhaust System Centre and Rear Heat Shields Loose/Rattling

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

HandBrake Lever has Excess Travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,925 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,921 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slight corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,123 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,833 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 64,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,830 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,827 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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DY11 GOC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY11 GOC, 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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DY11 GOC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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