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DA61 BWF

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,439 mi
Last recorded140,439 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 140,439 miles

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

Lower undertray hanging doon

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

Rear brake insp

Fail 5 Dec 2025 140,439 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower undertray hanging doon

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

Rear brake insp

Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,908 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower advise insp pas pipes as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,623 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,684 miles

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,047 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle tested in a condition

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,748 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,962 miles

headlamp washers n/w

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r indicator going white

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA61 BWF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 BWF, 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 DA61 BWF registered?

DA61 BWF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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