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AF11 WRE

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,073 mi
Last recorded141,073 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 WRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,073 miles

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

head lamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2026 141,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 137,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 137,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 134,603 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 134,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 130,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 127,642 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,338 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,425 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,657 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 114,653 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,450 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 108,442 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,808 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,043 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 WRE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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