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WK61 YWS

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,837 mi
Last recorded68,837 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 YWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,837 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,633 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal has anti slip groves

Fail 1 Apr 2022 67,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal has anti slip groves

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,879 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 32,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn ? (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres devoid of tread inside but uncertain if full depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost devoid of tread inside but not considered to be full depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 32,904 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release inappropriate dog harness was jammed in buckle (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn ? (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres devoid of tread inside but uncertain if full depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost devoid of tread inside but not considered to be full depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 12,973 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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WK61 YWS is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK61 YWS, 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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WK61 YWS is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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