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FG61 NPO

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,121 mi
Last recorded151,121 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 NPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,121 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 151,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,428 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 140,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear has a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Fail 20 Oct 2022 135,601 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear has a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear disc corroded and o/s rear pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front have no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 132,101 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear disc corroded and o/s rear pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s rear has a nail near inner edge , perished and pumped up before brake test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front have no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,576 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,838 miles

both front tyres approaching 2mm + wearing inner edge

fading starting to rear indicators

slight splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

wear to n/s/r lower control arm bush

Fail 5 Dec 2019 112,718 miles

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

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

both front tyres approaching 2mm + wearing inner edge

fading starting to rear indicators

slight splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

wear to n/s/r lower control arm bush

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,602 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 101,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,473 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,724 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 NPO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPO, 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 NPO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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