CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ11 VYG

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 145,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,846 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 135,846 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,669 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 125,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,975 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 116,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,899 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,732 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,083 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,470 miles

engine under cover insecure

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,470 miles

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

engine under cover insecure

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 14 Feb 2015 58,460 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 43,680 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ11 VYG is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ11 VYG?

You can check the full history of AJ11 VYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ11 VYG registered?

AJ11 VYG is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is AJ11 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 VYG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ11 VYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ11 VYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.