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YS11 MPE

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 MPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 117,669 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 117,669 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,796 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 113,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,412 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 109,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers view (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have flatspots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,901 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,901 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,354 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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YS11 MPE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YS11 MPE, 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 YS11 MPE registered?

YS11 MPE is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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