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EY61 RUA

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,483 mi
Last recorded144,483 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 RUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 144,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 144,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 129,881 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perished, deteriorated

heavy inner edge wear to front tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,765 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perishing, deteriorating, getting weak

heavy inner edge wear to front tyres

n/s/f inner cv boot heavy perished, deteriorated

rear pads low 2mm

Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,036 miles

both front tyres have inner edge wear

slight wear to n/s/f wishbone back bush

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,285 miles

heavy inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,569 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,766 miles

n/s/f shock light misting of oil

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,905 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,115 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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EY61 RUA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EY61 RUA, 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 EY61 RUA registered?

EY61 RUA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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