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YE11 OOB

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,611 mi
Last recorded138,611 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 OOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,611 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 138,609 miles

Offside 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,306 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,278 miles

Offside Rear Upper position light not working

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,349 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 127,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,638 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 124,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,737 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,541 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,438 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NSR and OSR (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and NSR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 112,438 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NSR and OSR (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and NSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 92,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2014 92,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YE11 OOB is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE11 OOB, 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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YE11 OOB is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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