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YG60 GCO

2011 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,302 mi
Last recorded160,302 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG60 GCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 160,302 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 160,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 155,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 148,926 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 148,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 139,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,275 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Dec 2019 114,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre sealant out of date 11/17

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front slight wear on inner edge of tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox/ drive shaft area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,655 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,655 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,479 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,479 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,584 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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YG60 GCO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG60 GCO, 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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YG60 GCO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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