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GJ61 VYS

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 129,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 121,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,131 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,061 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,616 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

stonechip to windscreen nearside area

Fail 9 Dec 2020 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale output (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

stonechip to windscreen nearside area

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,254 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

front brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

under tray is loose

Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,760 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,375 miles

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 VYS 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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

GJ61 VYS is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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