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AF61 HDV

2011 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,595 mi
Last recorded104,595 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 104,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 104,594 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 104,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,023 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 82,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s side repeater damaged

o/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

slight oil leak

windscreen damaged on limit

Fail 18 Jan 2021 65,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

slight oil leak

windscreen damaged on limit

o/s side repeater damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,632 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s side repeater lens damaged

o/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

service due

wipers smear and split

Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,200 miles

hand brake travel high

o/s/r indicator faded

wet test carried out

Fail 16 Jan 2019 43,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

hand brake travel high

o/s/r indicator faded

wet test carried out

Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wet test

Fail 21 Dec 2017 38,270 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not releasing under load (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wet test

Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,585 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 35,585 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,454 miles

NSR tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 27,454 miles

NSR tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,548 miles

nearside front wheel bent on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre 3mm

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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AF61 HDV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AF61 HDV, 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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AF61 HDV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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