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WK61 WXA

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,615 mi
Last recorded42,615 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 WXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,954 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,621 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 36,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,960 miles

Front Wiper blades a little smeary at bottom of stroke

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Split in protective rubber boot shows signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 35,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

General corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,860 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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WK61 WXA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WK61 WXA, 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 WK61 WXA registered?

WK61 WXA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is WK61 WXA safe to buy?

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