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GJ61 RVM

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,460 mi
Last recorded165,460 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 165,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 150,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 149,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 136,278 miles

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Sep 2020 136,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,419 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges. 2nd layer of rubber exposed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,758 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 RVM is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RVM, 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 GJ61 RVM registered?

GJ61 RVM is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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