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WK61 WXL

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,324 mi
Last recorded134,324 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 WXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 134,324 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

front and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 133,360 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 133,340 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,961 miles

Offside Rear poor condition damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2022 122,893 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear poor condition damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,188 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack across bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 96,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack across bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,500 miles

Front slight inbalance to front brakes

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

crack and stone chip to zone b all within limits

Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,500 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front slight inbalance to front brakes

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

crack and stone chip to zone b all within limits

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,423 miles

offside inner cv boot perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall NO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,224 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WXL is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

WK61 WXL is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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