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YF61 SHV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,427 mi
Last recorded172,427 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 172,427 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 168,920 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 168,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 167,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 165,014 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 164,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 28 Jun 2022 163,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 160,347 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 157,624 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 157,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 151,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 144,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 141,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 136,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,865 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

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 SHV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF61 SHV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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