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FY61 ZPF

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,077 mi
Last recorded140,077 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 140,077 miles

General underside corrosion - all suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 139,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion - all suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 129,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,012 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

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

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 127,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

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

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,617 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 122,615 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 16 Jul 2020 118,643 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamp bulbs inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining clamp bolt missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm rear inner bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp height adjusters not tested

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect not considered excessive at time of inspection (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly faded in places (0.1 (b))

front wipers slightly smearing

minor / light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,720 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 90,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil at time of inspection (2.7.3)

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of inspection (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly smeering

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,612 miles

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

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

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 ZPF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZPF, 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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FY61 ZPF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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