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WJ11 OBO

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 OBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 145,298 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 145,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 143,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spunn (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,870 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 128,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 116,603 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 116,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 106,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 93,947 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 93,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,438 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing unevenly

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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WJ11 OBO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ11 OBO, 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 WJ11 OBO registered?

WJ11 OBO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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