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AD11 CGV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,341 mi
Last recorded131,341 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 CGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 131,341 miles

Exhaust general corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear sauspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 131,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust general corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear sauspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,935 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 118,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,429 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 108,408 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 106,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,130 miles

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Fail 22 Mar 2022 105,129 miles

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

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,661 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 101,585 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,828 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 65,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 33,897 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,576 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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AD11 CGV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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