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YC11 KBP

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 KBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 117,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 112,625 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 112,615 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 110,874 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,544 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted front pad broken in carrier (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted front pad broken in carrier (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,064 miles

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

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

Nearside front sidemarker inoperative

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

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

Parking brake reserve

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside front sidemarker inoperative

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

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

Parking brake reserve

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,734 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,480 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low on tread on inner edges

nsf driving light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,056 miles

nsr tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 28 May 2015 40,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,219 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 25,078 miles

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

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 KBP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

YC11 KBP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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