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WL61 DGV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 DGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,770 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 85,436 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,484 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 82,484 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,828 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 59,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,143 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

slightly gear oil leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,953 miles

Emissions too clean

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,915 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 DGV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL61 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

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

Is WL61 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 DGV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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