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HY61 YBU

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,465 mi
Last recorded123,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 YBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 123,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 120,987 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Jul 2023 119,096 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Aug 2022 114,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flange weak/corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Outer wheel rim badly scuffed.

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

front undertray obscuring view.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 114,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flange weak/corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Outer wheel rim badly scuffed.

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

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,136 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2021 105,136 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r replace at test festoon (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2020 97,809 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 13 Aug 2020 97,809 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r cut to cord 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r new bulbs fitted at test off set (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f on 3mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)

rear tyres have some scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,876 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged in two places

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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HY61 YBU 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 80%.

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 HY61 YBU, 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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HY61 YBU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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