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YJ61 VCX

2011 Volvo V50

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,310 mi
Last recorded42,310 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 VCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 42,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 32,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 31,180 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 47,002 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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YJ61 VCX is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ61 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ61 VCX registered?

YJ61 VCX is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 October 2011.

Is YJ61 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ61 VCX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ61 VCX have outstanding finance?

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