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YF61 CBU

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,563 mi
Last recorded158,563 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 158,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 152,597 miles

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

under trays are fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 137,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,387 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield over rear silencer loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 131,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield over rear silencer loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,500 miles

corrosion on front suspension arms

Fail 4 Mar 2022 125,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front suspension arms

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeve splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,792 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,569 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 78,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,404 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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YF61 CBU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF61 CBU, 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 YF61 CBU registered?

YF61 CBU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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