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BP61 SBO

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP61 SBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 62,946 miles

Rear brake pads worn uneven

Pass 30 Nov 2023 57,945 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 57,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,626 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 46,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,799 miles

nearside indicator side repeater partially insecure

2 rear exhaust system hangers corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front windscreen wipers poor

offside rear seatbelt stalk outer plastic cover missing

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall not exposing cord

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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BP61 SBO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BP61 SBO, 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 BP61 SBO registered?

BP61 SBO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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