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AJ11 XZT

2011 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,788 mi
Last recorded115,788 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 115,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 109,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 98,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface BOTH OSR AND NSR (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 86,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE WORN PERISHED DATED 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE WORN PERISHED DATED 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface BOTH OSR AND NSR (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr tyres wearing inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mount loose where bracket bolts to gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr tyres wearing inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,567 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 56,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,194 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 XZT is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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