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J8 LPL

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,474 mi
Last recorded50,474 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 LPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 50,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,104 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 36,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f on dip beam unable to adjust at test adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in both front fog light lenses

Fail 19 Mar 2020 34,935 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in both front fog light lenses

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Fail 13 Mar 2018 27,973 miles

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,657 miles

Rear tyres becoming poor on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 20,657 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear tyres becoming poor on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J8 LPL is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J8 LPL, 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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J8 LPL is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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