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YP11 GCY

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

199,348 mi
Last recorded199,348 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 GCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 199,348 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 191,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 182,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 172,488 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 163,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 156,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 145,578 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 129,986 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2017 124,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 124,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,923 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 98,525 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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YP11 GCY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP11 GCY, 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 YP11 GCY registered?

YP11 GCY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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