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WP61 GXK

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,689 mi
Last recorded220,689 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 GXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 220,689 miles

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

Nearside tie rod has slight play

Fail 31 Dec 2025 220,689 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside tie rod has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2024 208,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing unable to check rear seatbelts ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 208,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing unable to check rear seatbelts ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 195,990 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 195,988 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 188,136 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 21 Nov 2022 188,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre tread pattern 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre inner tread pattern badly stepped 205/50/17

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 179,233 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 172,201 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2019 162,149 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 147,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,829 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Fail 14 Dec 2017 133,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,191 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,245 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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WP61 GXK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP61 GXK, 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 WP61 GXK registered?

WP61 GXK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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