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DE61 VNY

2011 Volvo V50

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,333 mi
Last recorded196,333 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 196,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

high hand brake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2024 185,143 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 185,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 176,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and near sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 171,990 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 166,255 miles

play in both front inner steering arms

rear discs scored/ corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,191 miles

play in both front steering arms

Pass 24 Oct 2019 152,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 152,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 136,510 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 107,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,643 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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DE61 VNY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE61 VNY, 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 DE61 VNY registered?

DE61 VNY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is DE61 VNY safe to buy?

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