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AJ11 XAU

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,396 mi
Last recorded154,396 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 154,396 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 133,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 133,515 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 121,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 121,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

service light on

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,017 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 108,017 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service light on

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,256 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,256 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,897 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint metal link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,260 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 60,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,461 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 XAU is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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