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AJ11 VYP

2011 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 77,205 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 77,189 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 72,106 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 72,106 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,936 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 62,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,139 miles

both front tyres badly cracked on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,680 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
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AJ11 VYP 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 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 VYP, 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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What year was AJ11 VYP registered?

AJ11 VYP is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is AJ11 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 VYP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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