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FV61 LSO

2011 Volvo V50

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,145 mi
Last recorded212,145 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 LSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 212,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 182,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 169,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 169,862 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 153,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 141,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 124,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 123,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 123,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 121,696 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Dec 2015 121,695 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 84,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 83,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV61 LSO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV61 LSO, 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 FV61 LSO registered?

FV61 LSO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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