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FG61 EGJ

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 EGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 124,990 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (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))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 120,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 114,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 107,765 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,323 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 100,321 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,293 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 100,293 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,242 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 97,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,319 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,607 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 77,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,596 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,775 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,178 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 EGJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?

FG61 EGJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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