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HK61 YCV

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,257 mi
Last recorded174,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 YCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 174,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rm bushes worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 161,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

noise from steering rack

rear heatshield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2024 141,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heatshield loose at rear

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,372 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 132,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,457 miles

Central surface corrosion on underside and components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,515 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge inner

Fail 7 May 2015 87,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 87,438 miles

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

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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HK61 YCV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HK61 YCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK61 YCV?

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What year was HK61 YCV registered?

HK61 YCV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is HK61 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK61 YCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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