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YC11 BWP

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,336 mi
Last recorded213,336 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 BWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 213,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 208,976 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 208,976 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 203,810 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 203,810 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 199,024 miles

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 1 May 2018 193,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2017 190,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 185,368 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 185,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 147,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YC11 BWP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC11 BWP, 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 YC11 BWP registered?

YC11 BWP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is YC11 BWP safe to buy?

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