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YB11 OMD

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

248,224 mi
Last recorded248,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 OMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 248,224 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 248,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2024 224,129 miles

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 206,662 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Springs Corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 206,662 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 191,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 176,989 miles

Rear Springs Corroded

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 18 May 2020 169,257 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 15 May 2020 169,257 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 29 Apr 2019 154,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 154,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge - leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 135,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 135,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 119,889 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 118,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 105,100 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 105,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 77,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres wearing on edges

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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YB11 OMD is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 YB11 OMD, 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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YB11 OMD is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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