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FG61 EGC

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,542 mi
Last recorded138,542 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 EGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 138,542 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides - inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - small lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 138,542 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides - inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - small lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 124,850 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner,rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner,rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 114,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,893 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 99,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,353 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes some separating

nearside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,672 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,203 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 EGC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 FG61 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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