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AJ11 GYY

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,719 mi
Last recorded203,719 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 203,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 203,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 202,399 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT INNER RACK ARM JOINT

Fail 15 Sep 2023 202,399 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp HAZARD LAMPS PERMMANTLY ON (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT INNER RACK ARM JOINT

Pass 7 Sep 2022 192,856 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 192,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 180,533 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 180,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 172,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 159,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 159,881 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 107,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,834 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,157 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,905 miles

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

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