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GJ61 VZH

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,642 mi
Last recorded169,642 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 169,642 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear subframe

Pass 24 Oct 2024 155,969 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 155,258 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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 139,831 miles

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft support bearing noisy

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 128,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 117,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,657 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 107,656 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended dog belt stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,924 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 102,924 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,263 miles

Nearside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Offside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Fail 3 Aug 2018 96,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Offside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VZH is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ61 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

GJ61 VZH is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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