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Y3 JDW

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 JDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 120,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,525 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 102,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y3 JDW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y3 JDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 JDW registered?

Y3 JDW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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