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BJ61 RHK

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,395 mi
Last recorded172,395 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 RHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 172,395 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 170,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 170,269 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 167,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 163,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,251 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 159,202 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 156,288 miles

all tyreas slightly perished

Fail 8 Feb 2021 156,271 miles

Nearside 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

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

all tyreas slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 138,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,376 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 121,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 111,971 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,787 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,787 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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BJ61 RHK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RHK, 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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BJ61 RHK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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