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BV61 WAJ

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,192 mi
Last recorded166,192 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 WAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 166,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 160,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 156,989 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 156,989 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge 205/55 16

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge 205/55 16

Pass 3 Sep 2019 150,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge 205/55 16

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 205/55 16

Fail 2 Sep 2019 150,992 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge 205/55 16

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 205/55 16

Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,838 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 145,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 135,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 128,243 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyrewall cut / damaged but not to chords

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 103,774 miles

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

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

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

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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BV61 WAJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV61 WAJ, 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 BV61 WAJ registered?

BV61 WAJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is BV61 WAJ safe to buy?

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