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AF11 VJZ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,270 mi
Last recorded154,270 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 154,270 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 154,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge Nearside front/Off side front/Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 138,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 115,303 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,662 miles

Slight engine oil leak on engine trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,369 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 75,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,570 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,588 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 59,625 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 59,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,349 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,570 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 40,569 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VJZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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