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AJ11 VYF

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,855 mi
Last recorded160,855 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2026 160,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped, 5.9mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped, 5.9mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2025 151,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, stepped, 6.4mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, stepped, 6.6mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2024 146,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 141,517 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R17 93W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R17 93W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 134,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished, and worn on inner edge, 6mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, worn on inner edge, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 128,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.3mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93W. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge, 6.1mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93W. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge, 6.2mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 125,113 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 125,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,686 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,686 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,541 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit wearing inner and outer edges also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,454 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,246 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 79,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,167 miles

crack n/s windscreen not affecting vision

Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

crack n/s windscreen not affecting vision

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 VYF is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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