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AF61 PYY

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 PYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 84,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,140 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,917 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 56,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,282 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 53,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,672 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,753 miles

BOTH front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has excessive wear to inside edge

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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AF61 PYY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF61 PYY, 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 AF61 PYY registered?

AF61 PYY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is AF61 PYY safe to buy?

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