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FY61 LZP

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,684 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,948 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 104,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 88,494 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,899 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 86,883 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,271 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,756 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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FY61 LZP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 LZP registered?

FY61 LZP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for FY61 LZP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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