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YK61 VWA

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,272 mi
Last recorded182,272 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 VWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 182,272 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 182,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 171,538 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 171,538 miles

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

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

both rear indicators faded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 168,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 164,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 158,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 151,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 143,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 133,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,964 miles

Centre seat belt buckle casing broken but not affecting opperation.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

OSR tyre has stepped tread on inner edge.

OSR tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see inner pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK61 VWA is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK61 VWA, 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 YK61 VWA registered?

YK61 VWA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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