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BV61 WBN

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 WBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 147,464 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 147,464 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 143,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 140,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,166 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 134,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 126,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 121,270 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 111,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,806 miles

Nearside Front led sidelight fitted and flashing

Offside Front led sidelight fitted and flashing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre has worn unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre has worn unevenly on inner edge.

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 WBN is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV61 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV61 WBN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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