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BJ61 MWW

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,792 mi
Last recorded125,792 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 MWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,792 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 125,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,209 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 114,208 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 114,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 94,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 82,286 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,543 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,778 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MWW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

BJ61 MWW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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