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AJ11 VYU

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,199 mi
Last recorded71,199 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,998 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 59,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,418 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,415 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,054 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 VYU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

AJ11 VYU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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The MOT history for AJ11 VYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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