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BV61 WBK

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,008 mi
Last recorded65,008 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 WBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 65,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,799 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 62,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 57,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,969 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 54,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,630 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn close to ware bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,727 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,363 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 26 Sep 2017 43,363 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,744 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,246 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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BV61 WBK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 BV61 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

BV61 WBK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is BV61 WBK safe to buy?

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