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FG61 BHV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,634 mi
Last recorded164,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 BHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 164,634 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))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 157,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 146,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 129,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 113,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,649 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,648 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 76,313 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,519 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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FG61 BHV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG61 BHV, 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 FG61 BHV registered?

FG61 BHV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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