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YY11 EJZ

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 EJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 148,679 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 140,285 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 140,285 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 Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 136,247 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 113,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 113,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,979 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 104,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathering/wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,464 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 78,464 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 0mm inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,143 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,940 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn along inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn along inner edges

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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YY11 EJZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY11 EJZ, 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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YY11 EJZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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