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YF61 SGO

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,442 mi
Last recorded161,442 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 161,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension + underbody generally corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 153,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,267 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 140,986 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,423 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Nov 2021 118,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,053 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,342 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 23 Dec 2019 99,342 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,762 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

engine and sill covers also under trays fitted

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Jan 2018 65,762 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

engine and sill covers also under trays fitted

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,613 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 40,303 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,988 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 30,986 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 SGO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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