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WU61 LWK

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,404 mi
Last recorded162,404 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 LWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 162,404 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 157,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,467 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 152,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,695 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wards bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wards bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,870 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 133,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Out of shape on inner shoulder.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 126,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 126,393 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,980 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears getting low. (3.5.1g)

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 113,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears getting low. (3.5.1g)

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stepping, worn unevenly on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,432 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight buckle on inner wall

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,697 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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WU61 LWK 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 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 WU61 LWK, 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 WU61 LWK registered?

WU61 LWK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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