MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusters seized (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusters seized (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
coolant at minimum
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
coolant at minimum
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn and ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very close (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW61 DVL is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SW61 DVL, 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 SW61 DVL registered?
SW61 DVL is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2011.
Is SW61 DVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW61 DVL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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