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BJ61 MWP

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

284,335 mi
Last recorded284,335 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 MWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 284,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 275,392 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 275,378 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BOTH SIDES. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 266,830 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 258,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 248,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 237,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 216,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 184,392 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 184,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 153,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,935 miles

no emissions detected.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,044 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 119,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,561 miles

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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BJ61 MWP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ61 MWP, 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 BJ61 MWP registered?

BJ61 MWP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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