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VK11 YTU

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,252 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,963 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 57,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,744 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,906 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VK11 YTU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK11 YTU, 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

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What year was VK11 YTU registered?

VK11 YTU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 YTU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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