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YH61 GPE

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,266 mi
Last recorded161,266 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 GPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 161,266 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 148,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 132,641 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,485 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,522 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 98,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sceen cracked passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions tested none detected no smoke

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,758 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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YH61 GPE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH61 GPE, 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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What year was YH61 GPE registered?

YH61 GPE is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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