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DG61 UYA

2011 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,758 mi
Last recorded41,758 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 UYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 41,758 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,071 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,107 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 34,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,036 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 32,036 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,880 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 29,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,543 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,446 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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DG61 UYA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 DG61 UYA, 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 DG61 UYA registered?

DG61 UYA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is DG61 UYA safe to buy?

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