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HV61 TZC

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,652 mi
Last recorded110,652 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 TZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 110,652 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes heavily perished.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Various suspension components corroding.

Fail 22 May 2026 110,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes heavily perished.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Various suspension components corroding.

Pass 23 May 2025 107,236 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush heavily perished.

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter heavily perished and weeping.

Fail 23 May 2025 107,236 miles

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush heavily perished.

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter heavily perished and weeping.

Pass 20 May 2024 104,773 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 24 May 2023 102,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 25 May 2022 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 25 May 2022 99,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 14 May 2021 96,677 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Pass 26 May 2020 92,675 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 26 May 2020 92,675 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 2 May 2019 84,560 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside rear suspension spring corroding.

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside number plate lamp not working.

Pass 12 May 2018 75,622 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside number plate lamp dim.

Pass 8 May 2017 66,883 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 16 May 2016 55,328 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 55,328 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2015 49,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 49,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,226 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,226 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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HV61 TZC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HV61 TZC, 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 HV61 TZC registered?

HV61 TZC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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