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AF11 XPA

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,736 mi
Last recorded78,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,952 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 74,950 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 66,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,467 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 57,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,243 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,692 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 38,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,896 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,248 miles

emissions,no visible smoke. pass

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 XPA 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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

AF11 XPA is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is AF11 XPA safe to buy?

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