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YG11 YZF

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 YZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 138,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2024 130,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2024 130,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant level low

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2023 123,260 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front strut top noisy

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant level low

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,391 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front strut top noise

Offside Rear reflector cracked

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2021 104,038 miles

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

Offside Front foglamp inop

Offside Rear reflector cracked

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2021 104,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front foglamp inop

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector cracked

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp inop

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light does not work

Offside Rear side light only has 50% light output

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,000 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 20,217 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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YG11 YZF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 YG11 YZF, 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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YG11 YZF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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