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GJ61 KVD

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 129,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 123,181 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 120,119 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 120,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 116,083 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 116,080 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 107,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,648 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,555 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ61 KVD, 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 GJ61 KVD registered?

GJ61 KVD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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