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WJ61 UOB

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 UOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 142,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 131,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 129,554 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 129,554 miles

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

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 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,132 miles

timing belt history ?

Fail 29 Sep 2021 123,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

timing belt history ?

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,270 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 117,270 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,258 miles

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low 79 other side 200

Fail 10 Sep 2019 112,243 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low 79 other side 200

Pass 20 Oct 2018 103,525 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 103,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 17 @2mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 205/ 50 17 @4mm worn edges

Fail 7 Oct 2017 88,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 17 @2mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 205/ 50 17 @4mm worn edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,925 miles

Horn deteriorated and note not consistant

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 17 93w @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside hand brake showing reduced effort

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 17 93w (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance centre lamp dim (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 43,673 miles

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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WJ61 UOB is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ61 UOB, 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 WJ61 UOB registered?

WJ61 UOB is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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