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WL61 ABO

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,651 mi
Last recorded94,651 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 ABO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 87,526 miles

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

Nearside 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 22 Nov 2023 80,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,740 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,516 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 66,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,958 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,313 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,706 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,768 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,696 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,642 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall of tyre [has been repaired] no cords showing

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,250 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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WL61 ABO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL61 ABO, 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 WL61 ABO registered?

WL61 ABO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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