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AV61 TPY

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,242 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 104,242 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 96,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy on rotation, no free play detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge--205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,849 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy on rotation, no free play detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge--205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 90,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 90,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly stepped on inside edge--205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly stepped on inside edge--205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,893 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 71,893 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 61,086 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2018 51,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,571 miles

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

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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AV61 TPY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 TPY, 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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AV61 TPY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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