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YF61 JWO

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 JWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 144,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,106 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at the end. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 133,807 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 133,807 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,171 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 129,171 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,547 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 110,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm+ inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just within 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 110,134 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm+ inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just within 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,107 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 96,284 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 96,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,245 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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YF61 JWO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 JWO, 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 JWO registered?

YF61 JWO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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