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WR61 FVB

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 FVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,175 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 96,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,377 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 81,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,835 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,772 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 57,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,227 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 46,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,671 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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WR61 FVB is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WR61 FVB, 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 WR61 FVB registered?

WR61 FVB is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is WR61 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 FVB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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