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GJ61 XUP

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,631 mi
Last recorded168,631 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 XUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 168,631 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 164,096 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 164,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 150,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 143,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake performance slightly low

slight damage to offside front

Fail 14 Sep 2021 143,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

hand brake performance slightly low

slight damage to offside front

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,528 miles

ghip in front windscreen in zone (a)

nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,386 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 100,386 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,822 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,903 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 XUP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

GJ61 XUP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is GJ61 XUP safe to buy?

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