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FG61 BHW

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 123,545 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,201 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 116,199 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,485 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

some wear to rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2022 113,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

some wear to rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2021 107,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

offside rear parking brake down on effort

some parking brake lever travel

Fail 10 Nov 2021 107,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

cut to offside rear tyre in tread - unable to confirm if through to cords - recommend replace

offside rear parking brake down on effort

some parking brake lever travel

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,321 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,693 miles

nearside front tyre at 2mm and worn edges

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre wear edges

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,825 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

nearside front inner driveshaft inner boot heavily perishing/weak-rec replace

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front wishbone rear bush separating/weak- rec replace

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,825 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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

nearside front inner driveshaft inner boot heavily perishing/weak-rec replace

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

nearside rear indicator fading

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front wishbone rear bush separating/weak- rec replace

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,307 miles

slight wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,722 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 BHW 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 70.6%.

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

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