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BU61 ZKO

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU61 ZKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 119,525 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, uneven wear on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 119,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link, broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre, uneven wear on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 116,525 miles

Both rear tyre stepped

Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,144 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 91,143 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,540 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,379 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,349 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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BU61 ZKO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU61 ZKO, 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 BU61 ZKO registered?

BU61 ZKO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BU61 ZKO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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