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AF11 XUO

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,377 mi
Last recorded149,377 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 149,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2026 149,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2025 138,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 138,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 128,060 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 128,058 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 118,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,383 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 115,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,399 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 107,399 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,992 miles

Offside number plate lamp inop

Fail 23 Oct 2020 101,992 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside number plate lamp inop

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,983 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking Caliper (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 81,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,819 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XUO is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

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

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