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ND60 JHU

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,542 mi
Last recorded156,542 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND60 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 156,542 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Heat shield at rear loose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 156,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Heat shield at rear loose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 150,989 miles

Nearside moisture in side repeater

Fail 20 Feb 2024 150,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside moisture in side repeater

Pass 20 Feb 2023 145,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres are worn inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2023 145,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres are worn inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 134,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,554 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 127,554 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aslo cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 124,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aslo cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,161 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Cv gaiter insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2016 97,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Cv gaiter insecure

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 91,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,825 miles

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

near side front tyre inner edge rubber perishing

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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ND60 JHU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ND60 JHU, 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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ND60 JHU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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