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BK61 VVG

2011 Volvo V50

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,395 mi
Last recorded115,395 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 115,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 103,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 96,051 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,893 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 83,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,305 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edge on 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,305 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edge on 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges( tread 5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,329 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges( tread 5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,302 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,475 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,083 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 VVG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 1,997cc 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 BK61 VVG, 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 BK61 VVG registered?

BK61 VVG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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