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BV61 WCJ

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

265,656 mi
Last recorded265,656 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 WCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 265,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 261,152 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 253,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 245,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit close to mot fail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 245,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 240,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 227,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 203,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 184,142 miles

Front and Rear tyres inner edges very worn

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

Offside Front Cv boot inner (grease present but unclear if from previous failed boot) as no damaged found to boot.

Rear load area seats down unable to fully check seats and rear belts

Fail 4 Jul 2017 184,142 miles

Front and Rear tyres inner edges very worn

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

Offside Front Cv boot inner (grease present but unclear if from previous failed boot) as no damaged found to boot.

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs sensor re attached to mount bracket (1.9.2a)

Rear load area seats down unable to fully check seats and rear belts

Pass 21 Jul 2016 153,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 115,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 WCJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCJ, 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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BV61 WCJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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