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AJ11 VDK

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

236,311 mi
Last recorded236,311 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VDK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 236,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 235,022 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 235,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 230,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 223,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 212,334 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And all attached components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 205,013 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 199,468 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 199,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 194,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 194,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 175,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 139,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nearside rear but not showing any jagged edges

nearside door mirror glass but sill gives a good image

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2016 139,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nearside rear but not showing any jagged edges

nearside door mirror glass but sill gives a good image

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge but not showing cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge but not showing cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

trim covers fitted to outer sills and engine obscuring some component

Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,195 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge but not showing cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge but not showing cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing PRS one from offside front (4.2.A.1e)

nail in offside front

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

trim covers fitted to outer sills and engine obscuring some component

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,064 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AJ11 VDK is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black 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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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