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AF11 VJL

2011 Volvo V50

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 112,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 112,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 80,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,818 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,145 miles

front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,525 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,602 miles

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

o/side n/side front tyres worn on inner edge

o/side n/side rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,714 miles

o/side n/side front tyres slight wear on inner edge

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 VJL is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

Is AF11 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 VJL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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