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YH61 YFC

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,118 mi
Last recorded205,118 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 205,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cuts, and both edges starting to wear low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner edge and wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 193,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has several small cuts but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 193,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has several small cuts but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 183,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 173,180 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2023 173,179 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2022 164,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 164,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 157,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 148,904 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 148,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth on inner side /visable through cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,340 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,031 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/ gearbox oil seal leaking (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal pad starting to wear

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,583 miles

engine undertray fitted preventing visual inspection for underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,694 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 YFC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

YH61 YFC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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