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AF11 VTG

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 137,870 miles

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

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 132,648 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 132,646 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 124,414 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 124,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 114,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 98,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 98,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,947 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 87,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,505 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,346 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,246 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,000 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

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 VTG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF11 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

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

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