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WR11 GHJ

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,922 mi
Last recorded137,922 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 GHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 137,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 131,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os rear rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 112,943 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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os rear rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 7 Jul 2022 101,013 miles

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,001 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges,offide repeater damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,615 miles

Offside Front Outer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 70,567 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 70,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 62,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,099 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,839 miles

emissions to low for tester to read

Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,824 miles

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

emissions to low for tester to read

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,726 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 37,550 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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WR11 GHJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR11 GHJ, 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 WR11 GHJ registered?

WR11 GHJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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