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DL11 YFY

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 YFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 118,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 118,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 107,662 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 107,660 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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,559 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 94,559 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,030 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,025 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,838 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,960 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect offside and nearside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2015 45,868 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect offside and nearside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake inspection required

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,025 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake inspection required

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

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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DL11 YFY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DL11 YFY, 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 DL11 YFY registered?

DL11 YFY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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