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Y44 HEW

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,880 mi
Last recorded169,880 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 HEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 169,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 165,908 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 165,908 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 153,579 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 153,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 142,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,447 miles

Engine covers fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,447 miles

Engine covers fitted and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,206 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut and edge worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn Bold ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut and edge worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn Bold ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 107,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,239 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,245 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,589 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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Y44 HEW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y44 HEW, 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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Y44 HEW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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