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AJ11 GZE

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,394 mi
Last recorded149,394 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 149,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 149,387 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 149,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 142,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 142,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 134,043 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 134,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 121,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 116,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 116,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,074 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 104,074 miles

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 14 May 2018 95,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,182 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 71,305 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2014 50,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear upper side light not working

Fail 28 May 2014 50,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear upper side light not working

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 GZE is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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