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GK61 VZW

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,033 mi
Last recorded138,033 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 VZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 138,033 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Wiper split

Fail 12 Aug 2025 138,027 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 87,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,596 miles

oil weep

Fail 23 Aug 2021 77,586 miles

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

oil weep

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,881 miles

Both front tyres wearing/cracking on edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,920 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking between tread grooves ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,648 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 58,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,001 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GK61 VZW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK61 VZW, 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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GK61 VZW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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