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AF11 VJG

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,206 mi
Last recorded144,206 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,206 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 126,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 126,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf suspension arms rear bushes,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower under tray loose.advise

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 105,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf suspension arms rear bushes,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower under tray loose.advise

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,426 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf rear bushes have play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower under tray loose,advise

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged osf,nsr,osr tyres inner edges worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 87,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,366 miles

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

damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,669 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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AF11 VJG 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 AF11 VJG, 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 AF11 VJG registered?

AF11 VJG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AF11 VJG safe to buy?

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