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YD61 XMU

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,390 mi
Last recorded151,390 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 XMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 151,390 miles

Nearside Front 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 tail lamp broken

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 151,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 tail lamp broken

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 130,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 100,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised wearing unevenly inner shoulder close to cords (4.1.E.1)

slight difference on front brake release

Fail 18 Feb 2017 100,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised wearing unevenly inner shoulder close to cords (4.1.E.1)

slight difference on front brake release

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt greased on and around joint but no signs of damage or of the boot being insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XMU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD61 XMU, 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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YD61 XMU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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