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FD61 EGF

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,867 mi
Last recorded133,867 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 EGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 133,867 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 133,867 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,072 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,707 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. out of shape (205/55/16 91V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tow socket not tested due to plastic covering

Fail 26 Nov 2021 122,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. out of shape (205/55/16 91V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tow socket not tested due to plastic covering

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osf wheel slight bind

rear tyres out of shape inner edge (205/55/16)

unable to test tow bar socket due to plastic covering

Fail 4 Dec 2020 117,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osf wheel slight bind

rear tyres out of shape inner edge (205/55/16)

unable to test tow bar socket due to plastic covering

Pass 30 Nov 2019 111,604 miles

tow socket not testable

Fail 30 Nov 2019 111,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

tow socket not testable

Pass 1 Dec 2018 102,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,447 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,618 miles

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

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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FD61 EGF 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD61 EGF, 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 FD61 EGF registered?

FD61 EGF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is FD61 EGF safe to buy?

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