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AJ11 OUB

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,314 mi
Last recorded101,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,314 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 98,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2024 98,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front DIP BEAM SLIGHTLY LOW

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

Offside Front STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTER BROKEN LIGHT LOW

Fail 30 Oct 2023 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTER BROKEN LIGHT LOW

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 87,120 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,796 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 82,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 75,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 65,150 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 53,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 30,433 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 OUB is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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