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YC61 WCU

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,283 mi
Last recorded103,283 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 WCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 90,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 77,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,886 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,162 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,202 miles

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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YC61 WCU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YC61 WCU, 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 YC61 WCU registered?

YC61 WCU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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