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AF11 WZW

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 WZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 45,814 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,471 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 45,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,502 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,405 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 37,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 35,734 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2017 35,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,906 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

engine covers undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WZW is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZW, 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

How do I check the history of AF11 WZW?

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What year was AF11 WZW registered?

AF11 WZW is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is AF11 WZW safe to buy?

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