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2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,744 mi
Last recorded216,744 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 216,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 172,631 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,832 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 120,832 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,606 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,563 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips and a large crack (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 99,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips and a large crack (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and about to expose cords on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,353 miles

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt(s).

stone chip in windscreen

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD61 BWP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD61 BWP, 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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BD61 BWP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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