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AJ11 GZZ

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

238,250 mi
Last recorded238,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 GZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 238,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 234,988 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 224,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 210,751 miles

Drivers Door Check strap adrift

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 200,666 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 200,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 194,001 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general under trays fitted

handbrake no reserve

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 189,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

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

Offside Front door hinge (strap) missing

engine covers fitted

travel in hand brake

Pass 6 Jun 2019 183,152 miles

travel in hand brake

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2019 183,152 miles

Brake performance not tested due o/s/f coil spring broke and close to falling out (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

travel in hand brake

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 177,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 167,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 149,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,778 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,342 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Fail 3 Jun 2014 89,341 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to register

Offside Rear 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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AJ11 GZZ is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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