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YC11 FJJ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 FJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 152,167 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 152,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 144,111 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 144,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 135,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 12 Jan 2022 122,583 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil low

Fail 12 Jan 2022 122,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,020 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 98,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 94,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,339 miles

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

slightly low light output from o/s headlamp.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 FJJ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC11 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

YC11 FJJ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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