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WL60 GWZ

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL60 GWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,401 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 125,352 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge + side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,151 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,683 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,388 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,353 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,587 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear nearside & offside tyres inner tread stepping

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 51,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,904 miles

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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WL60 GWZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WL60 GWZ, 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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WL60 GWZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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