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BK61 UFD

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,747 mi
Last recorded139,747 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 139,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 132,385 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 126,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 117,233 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,497 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 101,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,808 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 87,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD on inner edge (BOTH SIDES) 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 75,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD on inner edge (BOTH SIDES) 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,467 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 58,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,893 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,754 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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BK61 UFD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK61 UFD, 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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BK61 UFD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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