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FG61 NFZ

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 NFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 162,829 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% well below average effort for this type of vehicle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 162,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt D Link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tiny hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front old brake disc and pads still fitted in comparison to the offside.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 149,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 138,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,706 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 98,400 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,152 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17-93w (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NFZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black 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 NFZ, 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 NFZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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