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AR61 OCY

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,177 mi
Last recorded125,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR61 OCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 118,343 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

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

srface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 26 May 2023 110,113 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,000 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 101,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 92,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,334 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2019 80,284 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,956 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,612 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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AR61 OCY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AR61 OCY, 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 AR61 OCY registered?

AR61 OCY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is AR61 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR61 OCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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