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BT60 ZWD

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,485 mi
Last recorded195,485 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 ZWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 195,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and both perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeator damaged

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2023 195,134 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and both perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeator damaged

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2022 192,187 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 189,197 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 189,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,715 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 158,622 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 147,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 136,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,322 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 128,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,084 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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BT60 ZWD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT60 ZWD, 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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BT60 ZWD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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