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VK61 FDD

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,288 mi
Last recorded193,288 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 FDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 193,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 181,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 170,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2024 170,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2023 167,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 154,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 147,222 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 147,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 143,928 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 May 2019 133,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 122,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 109,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 94,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen - Crack along the base

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 73,379 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen - Crack along the base

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

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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VK61 FDD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VK61 FDD, 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 VK61 FDD registered?

VK61 FDD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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The MOT history for VK61 FDD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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