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YY11 RKO

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,513 mi
Last recorded72,513 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 RKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,513 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 72,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,121 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 71,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,828 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,827 miles

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 6 Jul 2017 58,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,147 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 51,147 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,040 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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YY11 RKO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 YY11 RKO, 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 RKO is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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