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J77 GGL

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 GGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,245 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 118,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,119 miles

Front brake back plates are catching when rotated

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,991 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 95,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured lower pin snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer 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 inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door safety strap not connected

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,113 miles

Front Handbrake lever high, but still has reserve travel

Nearside Front Outer side light inoperative. Main sidelight still functional

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Slight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,113 miles

Front Handbrake lever high, but still has reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Outer side light inoperative. Main sidelight still functional

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Slight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,797 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 54,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 44,783 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing under 1/2 way down

Rear handbrake high

engine under sheald loose on frame

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,377 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,533 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,974 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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J77 GGL 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 J77 GGL, 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 J77 GGL registered?

J77 GGL is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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