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YC11 RDX

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,567 mi
Last recorded168,567 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 168,567 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 168,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 157,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 157,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,662 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre has a screw in it.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 123,791 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))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre has a screw in it.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,118 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear and n/s front ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side front,near side rear,off side rear ()

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

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

underside shields fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 111,392 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side front,near side rear,off side rear ()

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

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

underside shields fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,555 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,500 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,660 miles

Engine cover fitted limiting inspection of some under bonnet components.

Under trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,660 miles

Offside 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 cover fitted limiting inspection of some under bonnet components.

Under trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 73,423 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 73,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 RDX is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black 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 RDX, 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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YC11 RDX is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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