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YY11 RKV

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 RKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 108,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,934 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,733 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,876 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

undershields fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,452 miles

tow ball not fitted at time of test

undershields fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tow ball not fitted at time of test

undershields fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,696 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,696 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

undershields fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 44,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,260 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 33,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RKV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY11 RKV registered?

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

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