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WK11 YEB

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,480 mi
Last recorded111,480 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK11 YEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,027 miles

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

Offside Front Outer C V boot inner clip not fully securing boot to shaft

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,641 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,155 miles

Offside Front Inner C V boot clip not secure

Fail 8 Mar 2021 90,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner C V boot clip not secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 87,107 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 71,370 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,318 miles

both rear tyres feathered/worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,920 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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WK11 YEB 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 WK11 YEB, 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 WK11 YEB registered?

WK11 YEB is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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