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YF61 SGU

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,630 mi
Last recorded160,630 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 160,630 miles

front radiator mount corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 155,012 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 155,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 145,697 miles

UBCC

Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,788 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2023 140,788 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 135,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 135,060 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 129,288 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 124,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,004 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,415 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 SGU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 SGU registered?

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

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