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YH11 RYU

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,769 mi
Last recorded106,769 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 RYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 106,769 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 106,759 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 104,568 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 104,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 96,552 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 96,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No visable pattern it’s that weak (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability New anti roll bar link kit needed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2022 89,227 miles

Front engine undertray fitted

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insure

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 18 May 2022 89,114 miles

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

Front engine undertray fitted

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insure

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 May 2021 82,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2021 82,870 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 78,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner inner CV boot slightly cut, but still prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyres light wear on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner inner CV boot slightly cut, but still prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyres light wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,481 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,481 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,876 miles

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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YH11 RYU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH11 RYU, 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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YH11 RYU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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