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YF11 HFY

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 HFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,449 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 74,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 72,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 69,117 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 65,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 61,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 55,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 48,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 42,630 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 42,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YF11 HFY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF11 HFY, 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 YF11 HFY registered?

YF11 HFY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is YF11 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF11 HFY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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