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GJ61 HNE

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,498 mi
Last recorded146,498 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 146,498 miles

Chip in the screen

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear wiper perished

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels and NSF distorted on the inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,939 miles

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

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2024 140,936 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,327 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2023 131,327 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2022 123,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,483 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wing mirror light lens broken

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,447 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,436 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and is on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,011 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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GJ61 HNE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ61 HNE, 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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GJ61 HNE is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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