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YR61 FZV

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,715 mi
Last recorded119,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 FZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,715 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 119,711 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,544 miles

Offside parking brake recording low effort

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,289 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,629 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,629 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,500 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,260 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,244 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,169 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,978 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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YR61 FZV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR61 FZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR61 FZV registered?

YR61 FZV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 October 2011.

Is YR61 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 FZV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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