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AF11 VSZ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,630 mi
Last recorded156,630 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 156,630 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 148,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 140,639 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 131,307 miles

Exhaust support hangers are showing signs of corrosion ( Last 2 towards rear)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads are starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 131,307 miles

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

Exhaust support hangers are showing signs of corrosion ( Last 2 towards rear)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads are starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 122,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 111,013 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 111,011 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 104,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 92,226 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2018 80,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2017 69,926 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,124 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 57,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 45,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,192 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 VSZ 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 82.4%.

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 VSZ, 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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What year was AF11 VSZ registered?

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

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