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W55 JGR

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,751 mi
Last recorded138,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 JGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,751 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 138,751 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,798 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,261 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 123,261 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,569 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,521 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,572 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 104,572 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high (may need adjustment)

Fail 24 Jan 2020 98,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high (may need adjustment)

Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,591 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,606 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,909 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil sweat from power steering rack

rear no'plate fading

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,966 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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W55 JGR is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc 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 W55 JGR, 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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W55 JGR is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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