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Y111 BET

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,724 mi
Last recorded85,724 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 BET
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, SPLIT AND WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARLY BALD ON INNER EDGE. 205/50/17 93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 85,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, SPLIT AND WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARLY BALD ON INNER EDGE. 205/50/17 93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 82,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,510 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING 205/50/17 w xl

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,062 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 77,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in middle of tread, through primary rubber on inner edge ***SIGNIFICANT*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,263 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 74,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to 0.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50R17 ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to 0.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50R17 ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 66,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,967 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,061 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y111 BET is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 Y111 BET, 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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Y111 BET is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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