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YP11 SWY

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 SWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,730 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

all brake discs pitted on outer face

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Feb 2021 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

all brake discs pitted on outer face

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,158 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 97,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 79,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 70,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,184 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,184 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 61,895 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 SWY is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YP11 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

YP11 SWY is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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