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FT60 DXH

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,825 mi
Last recorded148,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 DXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 148,825 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 141,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 129,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 129,158 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,196 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,195 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,528 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,842 miles

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,840 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,717 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,714 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,694 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,930 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,919 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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FT60 DXH 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 66.7%.

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 FT60 DXH, 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 FT60 DXH registered?

FT60 DXH is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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