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BN61 NUC

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,176 mi
Last recorded174,176 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 NUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 174,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 165,819 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 158,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 151,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 143,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 124,539 miles

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

Rear centre seat belt buckle case broken but does not effect the working of it

Fail 8 Feb 2017 124,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear centre seat belt buckle case broken but does not effect the working of it

Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,627 miles

Front Number plate deteritated

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,837 miles

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BN61 NUC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN61 NUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 NUC registered?

BN61 NUC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 NUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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