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FY61 ZPJ

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,281 mi
Last recorded154,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ZPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 154,281 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 154,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 153,749 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 153,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 152,553 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 149,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,896 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 145,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,257 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZPJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPJ, 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

How do I check the history of FY61 ZPJ?

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What year was FY61 ZPJ registered?

FY61 ZPJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is FY61 ZPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 ZPJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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