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YD61 VUP

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,842 mi
Last recorded123,842 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,650 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,364 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,363 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,088 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,879 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,371 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 55,371 miles

Electrical wiring insecure cabin leads (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,640 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 42,640 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,734 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 32,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 26,516 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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YD61 VUP is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YD61 VUP, 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 YD61 VUP registered?

YD61 VUP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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