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YF61 PKN

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,667 mi
Last recorded82,667 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 PKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack/ perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wire under vehicle from front to rear. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Towbar wiring insecure. (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,582 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,931 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 59,930 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,759 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,763 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to complete a full check of load area due to luggage

Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,265 miles

Both front tyres are cracked but no evidence of any chords showing at the time of test

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 35,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,156 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 21,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,465 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 PKN is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKN, 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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YF61 PKN is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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