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AD11 CDU

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 CDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 112,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 112,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 86,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,076 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,106 miles

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

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2022 80,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,000 miles

Exhaust corroded

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2021 73,968 miles

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

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,920 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2020 69,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror case slightly damaged

slight damage to front nearside bumper

Fail 19 Jul 2019 62,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror case slightly damaged

slight damage to front nearside bumper

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,998 miles

Nearside side repeator lens secured with tape

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner tread

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,998 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both brake discs heavily worn

Nearside side repeator lens secured with tape

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner tread

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,409 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

slight damage to nearside door mirror case

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight damage to nearside side repeater lens

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 18 Jul 2016 40,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

slight damage to nearside door mirror case

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight damage to nearside side repeater lens

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 12 Jul 2016 40,289 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside door mirror damaged and sharp edge exposed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working passengers door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

covers fitted

nearside rear bumper bracket broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,631 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 26,795 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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AD11 CDU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD11 CDU, 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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AD11 CDU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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