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YH61 YEY

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,625 mi
Last recorded97,625 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,041 miles

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

Nearside Front drl missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,041 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ecu (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,384 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,589 miles

Front Reg plate cracked

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around inner joint but obscured by undertray (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,293 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 71,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,532 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,532 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,243 miles

Offside Rear childseat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,011 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YEY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH61 YEY, 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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YH61 YEY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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