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YH61 VLU

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,872 mi
Last recorded87,872 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured anti roll bar drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,279 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,211 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 64,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,920 miles

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 9 Aug 2019 55,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Only just passes mot (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,087 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,669 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 VLU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

YH61 VLU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is YH61 VLU safe to buy?

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