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WP61 GXL

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% And lens damaged (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% And lens damaged (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster u/s (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 64,918 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 GXL is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP61 GXL registered?

WP61 GXL is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is WP61 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 GXL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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