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YF61 SFZ

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,998 mi
Last recorded187,998 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 SFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 187,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 187,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 183,384 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 183,730 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 180,081 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 180,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 176,273 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 176,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 139,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 139,411 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))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,891 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 SFZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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