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HY61 ZYS

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,740 mi
Last recorded152,740 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 ZYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 152,740 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2025 152,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 140,574 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 140,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,230 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated temp repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre stepping

Fail 9 Oct 2023 133,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated temp repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,367 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,564 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,564 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,105 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 87,105 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,106 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wal

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

Rear both tyre cut on side wall,205/50 R 17

engine cover tray obstruction not view under side of components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,342 miles

Nearside Front wiper edge split

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2016 55,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lamp damage (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Cuts in tyre outer wall

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep chunk in o/s/f tyre outer wall

deep cuts in both rear tyre

deep cuts in n/s/f tyre and inner edge worn

o/s/r lamp damage

Fail 11 Sep 2014 37,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep chunk in o/s/f tyre outer wall

deep cuts in both rear tyre

deep cuts in n/s/f tyre and inner edge worn

o/s/r lamp damage

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 ZYS is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY61 ZYS, 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 HY61 ZYS registered?

HY61 ZYS is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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