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GJ61 YTG

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,854 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 100,482 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 100,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 97,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,798 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,198 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 YTG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YTG, 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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GJ61 YTG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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