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YK61 VWC

2011 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,218 mi
Last recorded188,218 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 VWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 188,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 188,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 181,354 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 181,354 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 175,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 175,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 169,889 miles

Heatshield damaged

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 169,802 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury O/S DOOR MIRROR REPEATER GLASS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F INNER REAR TRACK CONTROL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F INNER REAR TRACK CONTROL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CLUTCH PEDAL STAYED DOWN >> URGENT ATENSION ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R SEVERLY WORN INNER EDGE >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F SEVERLY WORN INNER EDGE >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R SEVERLY WORN INNER EDGE >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING

WHEEL/TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES, NEW TYRES + ALIGNMENT ADVISED ASAP (AVOID SUSTAINED HIGHER SPEED)

Pass 17 Sep 2019 164,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 158,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 152,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 152,039 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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 VWC is a 2011 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YK61 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

YK61 VWC is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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