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CV11 YRK

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,224 mi
Last recorded199,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 YRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 199,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 184,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 184,246 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 169,357 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 169,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 155,390 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 124,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 106,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 92,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and scrubbing 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear scrubbing inside edge 205/50/17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and scrubbing 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear scrubbing inside edge 205/50/17

Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s n/s front tyres bald on inner edges 205/50/17 93w

Pass 7 May 2016 65,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/50/17 93w x/l bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/1793w x/l bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s front and rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2016 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/50/17 93w x/l bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/1793w x/l bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s front and rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2015 51,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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CV11 YRK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 CV11 YRK, 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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CV11 YRK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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