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AJ11 GYS

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,130 mi
Last recorded203,130 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 GYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 203,130 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 203,130 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 195,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 181,174 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 172,126 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 172,114 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 163,285 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 163,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 155,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,295 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 146,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,724 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,332 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,146 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 114,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front & rear brake pads appear low..

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge..

Pass 11 May 2015 99,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 71,186 miles

Rear o/s tyre wall slight damage (outter)

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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AJ11 GYS is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ11 GYS, 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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AJ11 GYS is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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