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FY61 LZH

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,083 mi
Last recorded148,083 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 148,083 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 140,998 miles

Nearside Front of steering rack has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2024 140,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front of steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 132,083 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 124,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,894 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,894 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,965 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,008 miles

advisory // under tray / engine cover / plastic sill cover fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,008 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advisory // under tray / engine cover / plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 LZH is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY61 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

FY61 LZH is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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