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AV61 DYU

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,630 mi
Last recorded190,630 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 DYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 190,630 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 187,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 184,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 182,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 179,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 174,473 miles

Rear Both tyres show signs of perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2019 170,487 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 167,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,964 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 163,964 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 161,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 155,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 133,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 133,875 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV61 DYU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV61 DYU, 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 AV61 DYU registered?

AV61 DYU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AV61 DYU safe to buy?

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