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DV61 UVR

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,743 mi
Last recorded152,743 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 UVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 152,743 miles

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 137,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,201 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,434 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 94,698 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 94,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,339 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))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower pipe into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

smoke test clear

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,823 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cut in side wall of tyre but no through to cords

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,673 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,838 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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DV61 UVR is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV61 UVR, 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 DV61 UVR registered?

DV61 UVR is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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