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FY61 EFA

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,229 mi
Last recorded48,229 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 EFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,229 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,454 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 49,454 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,153 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 22 Aug 2017 35,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,465 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FY61 EFA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY61 EFA, 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 FY61 EFA registered?

FY61 EFA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FY61 EFA safe to buy?

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