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YP11 JWZ

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,328 mi
Last recorded186,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 JWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 186,328 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 186,327 miles

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 184,848 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight wear on inner egde .. requires tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 180,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2024 180,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2023 174,622 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 169,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 162,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 159,703 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 159,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 155,247 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 155,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 143,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 143,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,597 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,275 miles

engine and under covers fiited

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,255 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JWZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP11 JWZ, 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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YP11 JWZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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