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DE61 CLU

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 CLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 89,888 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 85,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 77,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 75,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 72,689 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 72,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,634 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DE61 CLU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE61 CLU, 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 DE61 CLU registered?

DE61 CLU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 CLU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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