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HD02 HRD

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,549 mi
Last recorded135,549 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 HRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 135,548 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,125 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 130,125 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,811 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished (inner edge badly worn)

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,579 miles

both n/s tyres sidwall damage

Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,579 miles

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

both n/s tyres sidwall damage

Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,667 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 100,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,213 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,173 miles

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

brake pedal anti-slip device wearing

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread and nearing limit

offside front tyre inner edge badly worn (nearing limit).

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,432 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inside

n/side rear tyre wearing on inside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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HD02 HRD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HD02 HRD, 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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HD02 HRD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 February 2011.

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