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JE51 DAD

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

105,584 mi
Last recorded105,584 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE51 DAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 105,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 184,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 99,820 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 99,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 178,996 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 173,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,196 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 168,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 164,500 miles

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 7 Jan 2021 82,821 miles

fuel tank metal surround corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 161,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,076 miles

Fuel tank metal surround rusted.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 155,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 150,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,180 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 145,200 miles

Clutch not working correctly.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 145,200 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Clutch not working correctly.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 138,729 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,351 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Jul 2015 131,846 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 131,846 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 116,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

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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JE51 DAD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JE51 DAD, 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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JE51 DAD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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