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YV57 EDZ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,537 mi
Last recorded166,537 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV57 EDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 166,537 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 161,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 155,586 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 155,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 150,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 136,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 125,416 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 125,416 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 112,756 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 112,756 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 97,433 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 82,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,329 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 54,528 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 6 May 2014 40,198 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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YV57 EDZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 YV57 EDZ, 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 YV57 EDZ registered?

YV57 EDZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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