MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
undersealed
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
advise oil leak from engine but not excessive
advise slight leak from exhaust at front pipe
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
advise oil leak from engine but not excessive
advise slight leak from exhaust at front pipe
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
advise front n0 plate faded advise to replace
advise front undertray is loose advise to secure
advise oil leak at engine but not excessive
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
the vehicle passed the emissions test no printout produced due to clean emissions
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner cv boot leaking grease badly (2.5.C.1a)
Rear inner pads getting low 20% left advisory
osr tyre getting low on tread advisory
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 DWY is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 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 DWY, 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 14 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of SW61 DWY?
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What year was SW61 DWY registered?
SW61 DWY is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 January 2012.
Is SW61 DWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW61 DWY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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