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HY11 ZHC

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,989 mi
Last recorded88,989 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 ZHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside windscreen washer not working

Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,051 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,553 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,846 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,636 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 29 Jan 2020 58,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,818 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,639 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,038 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 27,038 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,762 miles

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

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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HY11 ZHC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY11 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

HY11 ZHC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is HY11 ZHC safe to buy?

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