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YX61 PYH

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,460 mi
Last recorded161,460 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 PYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 161,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 154,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 99,249 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Aug 2019 89,644 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 89,644 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,562 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,275 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,286 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,546 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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YX61 PYH is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX61 PYH, 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 YX61 PYH registered?

YX61 PYH is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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