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DG61 XVW

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,990 mi
Last recorded102,990 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 XVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 102,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,086 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 96,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,437 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,512 miles

Middle and rear exhaust brackets corroded.

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 71,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Middle and rear exhaust brackets corroded.

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked down tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,072 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,732 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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DG61 XVW 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 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 DG61 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 XVW registered?

DG61 XVW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is DG61 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 XVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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