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VK11 YTX

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,992 mi
Last recorded116,992 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 111,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,820 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 106,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 101,078 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,473 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 1 Nov 2019 85,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,855 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,855 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,044 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,044 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,657 miles

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 YTX is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YTX, 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 VK11 YTX registered?

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

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