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HV61 XJC

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,609 mi
Last recorded124,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 XJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 124,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 117,527 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 112,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 108,544 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 108,544 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,578 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 102,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,986 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2019 83,031 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2018 72,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,854 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 26 Sep 2017 57,854 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,880 miles

Emissions not detected

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,621 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2014 30,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 30,176 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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HV61 XJC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 XJC registered?

HV61 XJC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is HV61 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 XJC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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