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VN61 ZFW

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,730 mi
Last recorded165,730 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 165,730 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 165,730 miles

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 161,349 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 156,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 152,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,329 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 147,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,071 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 132,157 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 120,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 106,899 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,409 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,261 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,261 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,189 miles

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

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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VN61 ZFW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN61 ZFW, 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 VN61 ZFW registered?

VN61 ZFW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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