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BN61 NUO

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,619 mi
Last recorded170,619 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 NUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 170,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 156,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 132,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,891 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 73,102 miles

Offside 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,674 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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BN61 NUO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NUO, 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 NUO registered?

BN61 NUO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is BN61 NUO safe to buy?

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