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FT60 DXK

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,058 mi
Last recorded158,058 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 DXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 158,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 148,543 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 148,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,285 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 141,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 131,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 120,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 120,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,451 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 73,309 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,408 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,684 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 50,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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FT60 DXK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 FT60 DXK, 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 FT60 DXK registered?

FT60 DXK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is FT60 DXK safe to buy?

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