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HY11 OYV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,905 mi
Last recorded137,905 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 OYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 134,043 miles

Little reserve handbrake travel

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 134,043 miles

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

Little reserve handbrake travel

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,668 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 126,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 116,630 miles

Central Front Engine undertray prevents full engine inspection

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 116,630 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Needs zip clipping back in place (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Engine undertray prevents full engine inspection

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,929 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,892 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 95,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,991 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 87,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 78,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,307 miles

Both front tyres getting low (205/50/17)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 65,307 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres getting low (205/50/17)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,098 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,281 miles

chips in windscreen

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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HY11 OYV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY11 OYV, 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 HY11 OYV registered?

HY11 OYV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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