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FY61 MBF

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,785 mi
Last recorded161,785 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 161,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 161,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 128,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 108,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,152 miles

Nearside front chassis damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,435 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading lower effort recorded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 97,405 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear parking brake reading lower effort recorded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,730 miles

N/S/Rear Tyre On 2mm Tread Depth

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S Door Mirror Taped Up?

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,720 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise play in the front offside inner cv joint

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 MBF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

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

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