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DK61 SBV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,530 mi
Last recorded91,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 SBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 91,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 74,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 67,653 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 60,444 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,211 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 38,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,089 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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DK61 SBV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DK61 SBV, 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 DK61 SBV registered?

DK61 SBV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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